Witness (To A Scream)

In the Nursery (ITN) are an English neoclassical dark wave/martial industrial band, known for their cinematic sound. Twin brothers Klive and Nigel Humberstone along with guitarist Anthony Bennett formed ITN in Sheffield during 1981. With a sound from the Joy Division school of grimness, coupled with early Clock DVA and a dollop of Crispy Ambulance, the trio originally tagged along with the UK's industrial music scene signing to UK-based industrial/experimental label Paragon. "When Cherished Dreams Come True" should have been on Factory Records and it would have sold like hot cakes. The "Witness (To a Scream)" 7” single and Sonority EP followed before the band moved to the Sweatbox label for the fearsome Temper 12”EP. Striking bass heavy phrases form In The Nursery’s sound palate with more than just a nodding appreciation of Hooky’s best Joy Division bass licks. Struck bells with military style drumming intensify the energy and raise the tempo throughout the single “Witness (To A Scream)”. Angst ridden vocal delivery helps to bring the song to its inevitable spoken word climax. A delightful romp from start to finish with the added bonus that it is an instant post-punk classic.