Love and Rockets have come full circle with the forthcoming reissue of their debut album, 'Seventh Dream Of Teenage Heaven'. Originally released in 1985, 'Seventh Dream' marked the beginning of a career spanning an impressive 14 years and 7 albums.

Formed in 1985 almost 2 years after the demise of cult goth pioneers Bauhaus, Love and Rockets reunited Daniel Ash (vocals and guitar), David J (vocals and bass) and Kevin Haskins (drums). Their roots can be traced as far back as 1983 when, while still recording as Bauhaus and with Peter Murphy absent from a session through illness, the 3 musicians discovered a new chemistry. It is perhaps surprising then that the band chose to follow separate paths after Bauhaus split; David J going solo, Ash and Haskins forming Tones On Tail.

It was only a matter of time before this chemistry drew them together again. "Less of an idea than Bauhaus", Love and Rockets provided a clean slate and an opportunity to plumb the depths of imagination and influences. Their first single, a radical reworking of The Temptations classic "Ball Of Confusion", was a huge hit in underground dance clubs on both sides of the Atlantic. The release of their acclaimed debut album followed. 'Seventh Dream'þ was an unashamedly psychedelic adventure, far removed from the dark soundscapes of Bauhaus. Yet they had to fight hard to avoid being branded 'gothic', citing Syd Barrett, Marc Bolan and the Beatles as primary influences.

The subsequent 4 years saw Love and Rockets enjoy increasing success. The band released a further 3 albums over this period: 'Express' (1986), the now remastered 'Earth, Sun, Moon' (1987) and 'Love and Rockets' (1989), which generated a US Top 3 chart hit with 'So Alive'. They toured extensively, headlining top venues and playing with The Cure and The Pixies.

In 1989 Love and Rockets found themselves at a crossroads. Feeling their music was in danger of becoming too commercial they agreed to disband. This self-imposed hiatus came to an end 5 years later when, in 1994, Love and Rockets re-formed. Now signed to Rick Rubin's American label in the USA, work began on their 5th album. 'Hot Trip To Heaven' was a foray into the ambient, influenced by the growing scene in the UK. Received well by the critics, fans preferred Love and Rockets' trademark guitar psychedelia.

Following a devastating studio fire that destroyed equipment and demos for their new album, the band scrapped what was left of the material, opting to re-record for their 6th album, 'Sweet F.A.' (1996). Again produced by Rick Rubin (in the same studio where the Red Hot Chili Peppers recorded 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik'), the album saw a return to an undiluted Love and Rockets sound. To support the release, the band embarked on a headlining club tour of the US.

Shortly after, American Recordings folded. Something of a blessing in disguise (the band had been unhappy at American's lack of promotion), Love and Rockets hooked up with Red Ant and electronic maestro, producer Doug Deangelis to begin work on their final album. Their time was split between completing 'Lift' (1999) and the outstanding Bauhaus reunion tour. Shortly after that Red Ant Recordings folded.

10 May 1999 is a memorable date for Love and Rockets fans: the band's farewell show took place at the Roxy Theater in Los Angeles after they decided it was time to quit once again. David J spoke for the band when he stated that "the path has forked" , and the amicable split left the way open for them to pursue solo ventures.
The reissue of 'Seventh Dream' is a reminder of what made Love and Rockets great. Somebody once compared it to the Beatles' 'Abbey Road', suggesting the band had recorded their 'last' album first. It seems fitting then that the debut album has also become their 'final' album... until the next time their paths cross.