The Birthday Party's initial impact was on the gothic rock genre. According to "New Musical Express", "The Party have been indirectly held responsible for the rise of a visceral new hardcore, ranging from The Sex Gang Children, through Danse Macabre to March Violets." Rock acts that have cited The Birthday Party as an influence include My Bloody Valentine and LCD Soundsystem. In 2006, American label Three One G released "Release The Bats: The Birthday Party As Heard Through The Meat Grinder Of Three One G", a compilation featuring covers by various bands, including Daughters, Melt-Banana and Cattle Decapitation.