On this day March 12 1986 Ministry released their second studio album Twitch marking a major shift in their sound. Moving away from the synth pop style of their debut the album embraced a darker more industrial electronic sound that would define the band’s future.
Twitch reached number 194 on the Billboard charts but became a cult favorite among fans of industrial and electronic music. Produced by Adrian Sherwood the album featured standout tracks like Over the Shoulder and We Believe showcasing Ministry’s evolving style.
80s insight: Twitch was the last album to feature Ministry’s early electronic sound before the band transitioned to a heavier industrial metal style on later albums like The Land of Rape and Honey.