Big Black was influenced by Sisters Of Mercy and Membranes .
Influenced by bands like Cabaret Voltaire , Killing Joke , and The Cure , the EP is described by Our Band Could Be Your Life author Michael Azerrad as `` cold , dark , and resolutely unlistenable '' , with the lyrics describing crack addicts and child abusers , and Albini later regarded the effort as one of his few artistic regrets .
Big Black