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I like them both. I saw them on the Lollapoloza tour in 92' and they were powerful. but I also really enjoy the Sympathy' CD. They are an excellent example to the powers of hard drugs.

They are an excellent example to the powers of hard drugs--specifically, how then can completely obliterate one's talent. Ministry records got progressively worthless with the more junk Al put up his arm.

Personally, I think their strongest period was

Which one is better to get? Twitch the original cd release or Twitch the reissue? I love the With Sympathy album but not too much a fan of their later stuff. Please advise.

Tough call on which version of TWITCH to get. On one hand, I miss "All Day (Remix)" on the TWITCH(ed) reissue, but I like having the remastered sound on the other tracks (plus the unreleased material). Both versions contain the excellent "Over the Shoulde

That's like asking a parent to pick which child they love most. I love them ALL the SAME.

Actually, I have a specific fondness for their synth pop and trasitional experimental phase.

Sean - I'd recommend getting the Twitch re-issue since it's been

Didn't Al Jourgenson eventually distance himself from "With Sympathy" calling it a learning experience and an embarrasment? I also heard that Arista had a lot of input into it and that pissed him off. Despite this I have always liked this record, especi

I had seen Ministry at Irving Plaza in NY before "Twitch" had been released (the songs "All Day" and "Everyday is Halloween" had already come out) and I was not prepared for what I saw or heard. At this time, I hadn't known about Al's utter hatred for th

Thanks for the recommendations guys. I think I'm going to lean towards getting the reissue since I already have the 12" cd with All Day. Take care.

Sean

Saw Ministry shortly after With Sympathy was released at the Living Room. Very dissappointed. Only on stage about 40 minutes.

...still love "Revenge" though.

I used Ministry in a paper in college for a class about Rock Music and American Cultural History. I wrote about how "Stigmata" was an incredible form of emotional release for me and my friends in high school. I got an A. So I guess I will love Ministry fo

I obviously loved the video for "Jesus Built My Hotrod." Also loved the T-Shirt for the same. But as some have mentioned before me, music almost completely devoid of well..........music. The only music I've ever heard that one could absolutely not foll

If I had to pick my one, and only one, favorite CDs of all my 3000 80s CDs, it would be the With Sympathy CD, hands down my all time fav....it's amazing!!. I still remember the day I bought the vinyl record...Springfield Mall.....back in the day.

"With Sympathy", no two ways about it. Classic 80's, catchy as heck, cheesy synths...too bad they didn't put out more of that yummy electronica. but i do know how much Al hated it...sigh....

Springfield Mall?? What state?

Remember an early single called "Cold life"? It was before With Sympathy.

I liked early Ministry better. After "Holloween", I did not follow them much. Their drummer Stephen George played on Ric Ocasek's first solo album "Beatitude", in '82 I believe.