In the Flat Field (1980)

David J supplied the dark, rumbling undercurrent that powered Bauhaus through their groundbreaking gothic post-punk debut. Utilising a prominent fretless bass and distorted drive, his playing slides menacingly beneath screeching guitar textures on cuts like Dark Entries and the abrasive title track. The rhythm section commands each song with theatrical tension, locking into relentless patterns that evoke genuine claustrophobia.