On This Day: May 10, 1983 - Ministry Releases Debut Album With Sympathy

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On This Day: May 10, 1983 - Ministry Releases Debut Album With Sympathy
On this day May 10, 1983, Ministry released their debut album With Sympathy. Known today for their aggressive industrial metal sound, the band’s first album leaned heavily into synth pop and new wave, featuring a polished electronic style that stood in sharp contrast to their later work.

With Sympathy reached number 94 on the US Billboard charts and included tracks like Work for Love and I Wanted to Tell Her. While the album gained Ministry early commercial exposure, frontman Al Jourgensen later distanced himself from its pop driven production.

Fun fact: The album was recorded under pressure from their label Arista Records, which pushed the band toward a more radio friendly sound before they took full creative control on future releases.

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