Pale Saints

United Kingdom, 1987–1996

English band formed in Leeds in 1987 and signed to 4AD. The Comforts of Madness (1990) alternates fragile high vocals with abrupt loud passages.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Pale Saints and 0 artists Pale Saints influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Pale Saints?

• Cocteau Twins — Pale Saints joined 4AD as direct heirs of the Cocteau Twins' ethereal house style.
• The Jesus and Mary Chain — The squall half of The Comforts of Madness follows the JAMC's noise-pop equation.