Kick in the Eye


"Kick in the Eye" is a song by English gothic rock band Bauhaus. It was released in 1981 as the second and final single from their second studio album, Mask and was released the following year as an EP titled Kick in the Eye .

Release

"Kick in the Eye" was released on March 27th 1981 as the second single from the band's second studio album, Mask. It reached number 59 in the UK Singles Chart.
"Kick in the Eye" was rereleased in February 1982 in EP form, titled Kick in the Eye . This version contains an audibly different mix, where the guitar is significantly louder. The EP reached number 45 in the same chart.

Track listing

All tracks written by Bauhaus.
; 7" single
  1. "Kick in the Eye"
  2. "Satori"

    ''Kick in the Eye (Searching for Satori E.P.)''

; 7"
  1. "Kick in the Eye " – 3:31
  2. "Harry" – 2:39
  3. "Earwax" – 3:13
; 12"
  1. "Kick in the Eye " – 3:31
  2. "In Fear of Dub" – 2:52
  3. "Harry" – 2:39
  4. "Earwax" – 3:13
Note: A rare misprint of the 12" exists, including "Poison Pen" instead of "Harry". This rare 12" is only identifiable via listening, as the sleeve and vinyl are identical to the normal version.

Personnel

; Bauhaus