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Doomsday

The Verlaines

Synopsis

‘Doomsday’ was initially released as a 12” 45. The video is shot in a room similar to the one featured in their classic ‘Death and the Maiden’ (but the window isn’t quite as grand and there are no rabbits). A blue wash runs through the first three quarters of the clip as Graeme Downes sings off to one side – his lyrics a bleak portrayal of a doomed relationship that could end at any time. (But when?) The instrumental final minute is in full colour with Downes back in the midst of the band. The jerseys have come off and there are smiles all round.

 

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Acknowledgements

The copyright for this title is held by Flying Nun Records.