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“Frankie Teardrop” is a song by Suicide from their acclaimed first album Suicide, released in 1977. The song tells a story of a young father and poverty-stricken factory worker whose destitution drives him to insanity. One day, Frankie comes home from work, murders his wife and child, and then commits suicide. The narrative then continues to follow him into hell. The musical backing on the song is sparse, featuring just a simple keyboard riff, drum machine, and the vocal line, creating a chilling atmosphere. Singer Alan Vega’s “Dark, inhuman screams” add to the claustrophobic nature of the piece. Read on...