The True Faith "The Way In Which Things Are Getting Worse"

The Way In Which Things Are Getting Worse captures The True Faith in a moment of transition, archiving the raw demos recorded in the aftermath of Go to Ground. Originally distributed as a hyper-limited cassette of just 25 copies gifted to friends, the collection has since become something of a secret handshake among devotees of the band. Its lo-fi immediacy and unfinished edges reveal a side of The True Faith that’s often smoothed over in studio work: the urgency of ideas still taking shape, the energy of sketches unburdened by polish.

Pulled from the shadows of exclusivity, these recordings finally resurface in another small run of 25 tapes, bridging the private history of the band with their growing audience. The songs carry the hallmarks of The True Faith’s sound—post-punk brooding, coldwave-inspired textures—but here they’re stripped to their bones, exposing the framework that would later be fleshed out on more expansive releases. The imperfections only heighten their charm, offering a glimpse into process rather than product.

In an era where access to music is instantaneous and infinite, The Way In Which Things Are Getting Worse reminds listeners of the allure of scarcity and the intimacy of demos. It’s a rare opportunity to hold a piece of The True Faith’s hidden past, and a testament to the band’s commitment to keeping their history alive, however fleeting or fragile its form.