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"To see The Birthday Party 'perform' during the early '80s was nothing short of witnessing the very physical extremity of rock 'n' roll, a zenith of sensation taken to the very limits of expression. The sprawl of characters gathered together on one stage was impressive in itself. There was always a discernible tension running through the crowd which would slowly build as the minutes ticked by waiting for the band. Literally anything was about to happen and what transpired during a... More