: A stark piano ballad written with Mark Hessburg that became a staple for the band and a favorite in the goth scene.
Unlike their dancefloor-focused hits like "The Saint Became a Lush," this record explores "the silent, soft path" of synth-pop. It features a floating, dreamy ambience paired with Darrin Huss’s signature emotive vocals, covering themes of melancholy, gothic horror, and "kinky sex". Psyche 1994-Intimacy (synth pop) [flac]
Described by reviewers on Rate Your Music as the "odd one out" in the band's discography, Intimacy leans heavily into and minimalist electronic textures. The album was produced by Joseph Watt of the renowned Razormaid remix service, which helped create its clean yet hauntingly deep sonic profile. : A stark piano ballad written with Mark
: A standout collaboration with Karl Bartos (of Kraftwerk fame/Elektric Music), which had previously been a single and was included here as a bonus track. Described by reviewers on Rate Your Music as