Spinal Injuries

Amid the European underground scene of the early 1980s, Swedish post-punk outfit Cortex released their debut Spinal Injuries, a dark, subtly unsettling and hypnotic work that remains one of the hidden treasures of the genre. Guided by Freddie Wadling, a fascinating figure in the Swedish music landscape, the band created a raw and unpolished album whose morbid charm and sheer authenticity still make my heart race. Cortex draw on elements of post-punk, goth rock and experimental new wave, fusing ... read more