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This hits all my favourite things - 80s and gothic. And damn...those drums. The drummer was going ham on this. Great discovery.
4.5/5 Massive, anthemic, cold, weird, but also touching, soft, biting, and beautiful. The lyrics are fantastic. Dominion / Mother Russia 5/5 (FAV) Flood I 4.5/5 Lucretia My Reflection 5/5 1959 4/5 This Corrosion 4.5/5 Flood II 4/5 Driven Like the Snow 3/5 (LEAST FAV) Never Land - A Fragment 3.5/5
Intrigued by this. Very much like the cure. Will have to give a few more listens
Gothic masterpiece 🖤🖤🖤
Depeche Mode meets the cure meets Castlevania
It’s like the Cure, Jr! And I love The Cure.
Started out strong but got pretty tired of the voice and the lenght of each song
Promising start with dominion. Went down from there. Thankfully “this corrosion”, picked it back up. Other than that the rest of the album did not strike a chord with me.
This is in my top 10. 5 stars isn’t enough
This style of music goes down very easy for me, but I can't say I will remember any of it tomorrow.
I felt a bit indifferent about this album. I could see where it was a goth primer. But I wasn't that enthused about the album. But then I listened to it a second time, and I realized: you cannot have Nine Inch Nails without this album. Listen to "Flood II," and tell me you do not hear "Head Like A Hole." It really changed my thinking about this album. I really started to dig it a lot more. Still, "1959"... yikes. Would have liked to have heard the whole completed track of "Neverland" instead of just a fragment. Top tracks: "Lucretia My Reflection," "Flood II", "This Corrosion"
I know of Sisters of Mercy and was definitely interested when I saw their name pop up. I don't know if that excitement put me in the right mood, but man I loved the opener Dominion / Mother Russia. Lucretia My Reflection (song 3) was also outstanding and This Corossion was pretty good too. Aldritch has vocals similar to Ian Curtis of Joy Division but there's a bit more tempo and fun to Sisters of Mercy, giving them a different goth rock sound. Naming your drum machine is a strange move, but I was cool with Doktor Avalanche. All that said, it felt like every other song was just okay (Flood I and II a bit meh, 1959 too). This album is better than a 3 but I don't know if it's a 4. Might be one of those I wish I had rounded up later.
This would make a good soundtrack for The Lost Boys. So very 80s. Favorite tracks: Most of them sound identical, but This Corrosion caught my attention, even though it's also SO VERY 80s. First thought at the beginning of Never Land: "Wait? Is this When the Levee Breaks? Nope." Moving on...
I get that this is a definitive goth album, but it's not a very exciting one. Just another band that you hear and think "Did these guys make TMS?"
Pretty nice if you get the humour
Very clear inspiration for bands like Type O Negative. I like the edgy, early industrial stuff though
This entire album reminds me of low quality (B) 80s movies. At least the movies are fun to watch. This album is far from fun
Not good. This is why people hate 80s music.
Who doesn’t love a Goth dance party? Of course the “hits” Dominion/Mother Russia, Lucretia My Reflection and This Corrosion are great. 1959 is special, too. 🖤🖤🖤🖤
Weird gothic Bowie at times?
Super 80s. There are some decent parts to this, but overall I'd say it was a bit boring.
Very 80’s very gothic, enjoyed this, probably worth at least one listen, but can’t see me coming back to it.
okay sochli herteredepeche mode? harde shit? chli extra aber finds no recht geil. oke isch en chli lange seeehr cool tönende song mit mega überdratischer leadstimm wos aber au interessant macht. sehr geil. Flut ich. jo ich. de song macht chli en orientalism (Vgl. Said, Orientalism, S. 1 ff.) aber isch halt so darke goth 80er pop mit viel synths für da hani scho öpis übrig. lucretia my reflection het mega drive, weiss nöd obs am sänger guet goht. aber er fitzt ane. bassline geil. 1959 isch etz weniger nice au well s klavier seeehr dünn und noch spielzügklavier tönt. und sini stimm treit chli wenig für e ballade. chor a afang vo this corrosion sehr schön. nocher getting kinda funky??? jo sevi de song isch z lang aber funny synthbass??? ha gad sehr e gueti ziit gha währed corrosion. fluet iiiich (aha da isch es römischs 1 gsi vorher) findi etz weniger cool aber immerno überdramatisch und vieeeel z halligi drums. driven like the snow? wie? skifahre?
AHWAS 80ERAHR?? jaa mother russia funny aber fast echli too much, chans nöd ganz ernst neh poah gömmer die 80er drums ufd eier sie sind ja schön und guet hie und daa aber weiss nöd wie guet ich de glichi drumbeat für 45 min ushalte mite gliche luute phil collins type drums und was er da chli is mikrophon inneraunt fangt au nöd vill mit mier ah ok es isch no gothic rock macht no sinn, de anere dunkli vibe ah sich cool aber die drums BING BÄNG BINGBINGVINGBING 9ehalbminute bruder flood II wieder so krass 80er hahahah die snare bringt mich bald um QHH FERTIG ja do git es 2 oder 3 sorry, es ischmer mengisch eifach too much gsi mengisch
OK, so now I've heard three goth albums on this list. Who edits this book? This is an OK album, but its weird that of all the musical subcultures goth is represented more than something like ska or black metal or electro. 3/5
This was so much better than I could ever have imagined! I was underwhelmed by Siouxie and The Gun Club, but this is just joyous (in a non joyous, dark and twisty way). It's a four because I don't know how often I'll revisit it, but if I do, I can absolutely see it getting that extra star.
The sound of pleather, a strobe light, and clove cigarettes. Through I was never a goth, I think emo girls have an inherent affinity towards goth music. This is no exception. It’s got a little bit of everything: pounding rhythmic songs for the goth club, brooding dark songs to soundtrack your depression, gospel choirs, out-dated synths, and all the gated drums your heart could ever desire. It even has melodramatic/tragic piano ballads sung in a way where you can’t tell if he’s got cotton mouth, is having a stroke, or has the acting chops of Tommy Wiseau. Songs go on for 10 minutes but engulf you so deeply that space and time stop existing and you just become one with the darkness. In a word, it is a stunning work of high beauty. The fact that I like this as much as I do probably tells you all you need to know about my taste (it’s highly subjective and stupid, to say the least, but at least I’m self aware), but god I love this album. I love this more than some of albums we’re all “supposed” to love on this list. If I’m being real, I’ll revisit this a million times before I touch some high-minded double album or some artsy prog band, even the ones I already adore! This is just so up my alley, taps into the exact vibe I want to shroud myself in, and speaks to my soul in the way only dumb, dark, edgy music like this can. God bless the goths 🖤🖤🖤
Great goth album! So stand out tracks for sure. My only downer on this album was that I kept thinking it would get heavier like a Type O Negative album. Still pretty solid.
dominion lucretia my reflection this corrosion colours
never heard of this group or listened to the album before. It was a touch before my time and I was not listening to goth as an 8 year old. Still...a surprisingly enjoyable album. Really enjoyed it...notwithstanding the dated synth sounds.
This screams the 80s to me. Drum machines electronic synthesizer and Moody lyrics. Not as good as some of the classic bands, but certainly listenable.
chill
It must be my morning brain talking but Floodland went in one ear and out the other. It started off well then it lost me to the point where I cannot remember what the songs sound like. It's my fault, though, I was not in the space needed for this album's attention. I'm sure it's good. I'll check again another time. Favorites: Dominion/Mother Russia, Lucretia My Reflection, 1959, This Corrosion, Driven Like the Snow.
Good almost 5 - first song very interesting
This album was pretty fun. I didn't love every track, and as great as This Corrosion is, it doesn't really need to go on for 9+ minutes. But overall, I'd jam this again.
Good/great album. A friend recommended this a few times but I never got around to it. I regret this. 3.75/5
As an aspiring goth, of course I love the Sisters. Killer stuff here, although I slightly prefer the first. B+
Boring
Definitely an interesting dark wave gothic album, with a droning tone of lyrics and crunchy guitars. Not an all time favorite but not bad.
Never heard them, it was a great surprise.
Rather dark, echoey and futuristic, but good. Has a Midnight Oil vibe. Best song is This Corrosion. Liked the sound and the album (2.7*s)
Ok, I did not expect that at all. The opening track has an 80's sax solo and then chants "Mother Russia" for 3 whole minutes and somehow I'm into it. This album is so goth it burns you, but like in ice. I didn't know I needed to hear this but I'm glad I did. It's moody and upbeat at the same time, it's dark but has good energy, it's borderline silly but also serious. It's like the vampire version of David Byrne joined Depeche Mode. Very intriguing.
I get the feeling it's pretty dark and bleak over there in Mother Russia. This is a cool album. The fact that it is fully composed by one english guy and his drum machine makes it even cooler. The fact that his drum machine is named "Doktor Avalanche" makes it even cooler. Most songs are somber but not in a boring way. "The Corrosion" is more upbeat and gave me a Bowie vibe. Some songs are a bit long but I didn't get tired of them. The band's website is also bonkers. I'm pretty much in all around...3.6
Something about it is a little hokey but for some reason I kinda liked it. There's nothing special about it at all but a few of the songs are catchy and fun enough to work. Shoutout to Doktor Avalanche, drum machine extraordinaire. 2.81 stars
I may not be terribly in love with the goth aesthetic, but I am beholden to the mopey and beautiful music. Really love the sad ghost voice this guy sings with, and I enjoy the somber piano on the album. Not the most interesting writing, but it’s hitting the right notes for me.
Good New Wave, not up there with the real heavy hitters but it's definitely in the rotation
very ambient and reminds me of the cure, i did enjoy the variety of sounds still not really enough for four stars but id rather be harsh than give em out willy nilly
Sounds very 80’s. I can’t get into it
3-
could i write poetry to this? n
This Goth kids at my high school (all five of them) really liked this back in the day. I think it's a fine example of the genre. Doesn't get me moving, though.
I don't know why I never listened to this album, it's brooding, horny, and danceable. It's right up my alley.
Enjoyably dark and 80s
Goth rock is a new one on me. There's bits I liked but the production & lyrics are very '80's & haven't aged well. A very generous 3
Nothing groundbreaking. Also why are they called sisters of mercy when there are no women? Makes no sense.. Very low effort, music is meh, singing is not really singing more like reciting
I really wanted to like this album. But I didn't.
I don't know kinda moody, semi-depressing and weird. The 80s production didn't help. Not something I'd put on again
Super 80s, but the right kind for me
"Floodland" by Sisters of Mercy is a gothic rock classic that showcases the band's dark and brooding sound. Released in 1987, the album features iconic tracks like "This Corrosion" and "Dominion/Mother Russia," characterized by deep vocals, haunting melodies, and dramatic instrumentals. While "Floodland" is praised for its atmospheric quality and influential role in the gothic rock genre, some critics find its overall sound to be slightly dated. The album's heavy use of synthesizers and drum machines, while innovative for its time, may not resonate as strongly with modern listeners. Overall, "Floodland" remains a significant album in gothic rock history, earning it a respectable 3 out of 5.
Sad that I can't give lower than one star. Rip-off Depeche Mode and I hate Depeche Mode.
There's something about this. It's very atmospheric. It exudes a lot of cool. The album cover is cool as fuck. It's quite repetitive within the rhythms and construction of the individual songs - but somehow that works in it's favour. It's really interesting and unique in that respect, maybe because it has such a consistent mood and vision. I like the driving beats on some of the songs. I want to hit up a goth club, stare at the floor and kind of generally flail about a bit while looking desolate. Outside of the goth club where I won't be judged, there's plenty of toe-tapping going on. 3.5 rounded up.
They went "all in" on the 80s style
Love it
B- Dominion/Mother Russia 3 Flood I 3 Lucretia My Reflection 3 1959 3 This Corrosion 5 Flood II 3 Driven Like The Snow 3 Never Land (A Fragment) 2 Who would've f***ing thought?! NOT me. No? Okay, me. PSYCH.
Never been huge into gothic stuff, but this is much better than I would have expected.
Thoughts before listening: 80s goth rock similar to Bauhaus I believe. I have very little frame of reference for these guys and the genre so I'm not really sure what this will sound like. Review: So it's definitely 80s goth new wave. Like I have found with the Cure and Bauhaus, while the sound here is dark, there's also a pop sensibility that means a lot of these songs are extremely catchy and fun to listen to. It's not necessarily what I'd expect from this genre. I've added a few songs to my playlist (including "The Corrosion' which is one of the better discoveries I've made on this project). I'll give this 4-stars because I'm enjoying it quite a bit.
I've only had a small handful of 80s goth bands so far. They have all been new to me and I'm learning that it's a genre I really enjoy. Just edgy enough that it isn't cringey or overwhelming without being bland or boring.
I'm big into my goth rock/post punk, so I was disappointed to find I didn't enjoy this as much as I wanted to. Something about the vocals did not work for me - it was missing a spark. The songs, despite all sounding different - which is something I can appreciate, and sets it apart from being purely a mid album, all blend into one for me bar one. They aren't bad, just...forgettable. HOWEVER: Lucretia my reflection was a solid tune. Well deserved with the 30M+ listens on spotify. Great bassline. A stand out track that prevented me from fully disliking the album. On the whole though, not the best.
1.5 Sounded like a goth parody band, and not in a good way
doomy crap
Took much dull plodding and waaaaaay too much gated reverb from the drum machine.
I was bored.
Hurray for ticking yet another band I know the name of but havent really listened to. And kudos for music thats simultneously propulsive in beat, and depressing in atmopshere, a unique gift and the quivering postruring voice - yeah nah, actually NO! I dont want to wade kneee deep through this flood and of misery, a journey through doom and gloom. (but it doesnt sound definitive and atmospheric, I'll give them that, and points for ernestness.) . thoose a well lived life, not misery and loathing - its such a teen place to be. But well crafted misery - I can see how they authoritatively hold a niche and style.
Gothic really ain’t my go. I never enjoyed this band back in the 80’s & nothing’s changed.
While not being a huge fan of goth music (and never identifying as a goth), I was certainly goth-adjacent. The shitty industrial band I played in during the 90s certainly played to goth audiences a fair bit. When I was a young man, I would occasionally spend the evening at Sanctuary, the pre-eminent goth night club in Sydney int he late 80s/early 90s. I enjoyed their playlist, which included some of the expected goth classics, but also played a fair amount of alternative and industrial music (which was more to my taste). It was not that different from my own record collection, but played really loud with a dancefloor and flashing lights in a pub. What's not to like? The singles from this album always popped out when played in that context. They are meant to dance too, they sound awesome when played at high volume, and they're pretty dramatic. It's operatic goth rock at its peak. I'm not 100% sure it's meant to be taken entirely seriously. It didn't surprise me when I read that Jim Steinman had a hand in the production; that over-the-top melodrama is really his stock in trade, and (like Meatloaf), I really think this is intended to be fun to listen to. I find this album fun and catchy and you can dance to it. The gothic posturing is a bit silly, but it adds to the drama and fun.
The power of music. I listened to this and it evoked a lot of my daily life in the 80s. I enjoyed the sentimental journey.
While I didn’t hate this, I can’t imagine who is listening to this unironically or not as part of like a soundtrack to something
Standard 80’s rock
More of this album was familiar than I expected. I liked it more than I expected. Quite a lot, actually.
4/17/24. Haven't heard of this artist before, or this album. Unfortunately it didn't do much for me; good vocals and songs were okay, but didn't separate from the typical 80s sound I'm familiar with.
The fact that 50% of the ever-present members of Sisters of Mercy are a drum machine called Doktor Avalanche says a lot about just how 80s this album sounds. As it turns out, dark and atmospheric 80s electro goth rock with communist vibes is actually a really cool listen. I like it. Rating: 3.5/5 Playlist track: Lucretia My Reflection Date listened: 16/04/24
The sound of distopia!
I enjoyed it
You know what this needs? more 80's
the singles are spectacular but there’s a lot of undercooked filler to be sure
Never been a big a fan. Still not. But I enjoyed.
Didn't expect to be familiar with any of this coming in, but I've definitely heard "Dominion"/"Mother Russia" before (in the in-game radio for GTA IV of all places). If anything, the sound is mostly consistent throughout. The reverb drums really grab you immediately. A few duds keep the overall experience down, though.
Enjoy the puppet show
Goth rock is not something that I listen to, but this is not too bad. Some great early adoption of synth drums and computers using squenciers.
Not terrible by any means, it had its moments but I'd be ok never hearing it again. 2.5/5
Not all goth rock is good (see Type O Negative, yikes) but this album was great. Love the chorused bass and the melodies all throughout. Really doesn't drag at all, no filler to be found
Goth-tacular.
Rock gótico. Ni fu ni fa.
Kind of cool in an 80’s goth way. Kind of industrial sounding. But just not really my thing. Giving it a solid 3/5 though.
8/10 Love this sound. Didn't know this one before. Great discovery. Highlights: This Corrosion Dominion
3. Although I imagine if I were in a different mood it would be heigher. 80s electro synth pop
Listened Before? Y If someone asked me to tell them how the 80s FEEL, I'd play this album among the musical choices as I attempted to describe a feeling. This album is awesome. I'm familiar with most of the well-known songs here, but even the deep cuts (probably with the exception of 1959, although at least that one is relatively short) are so much gothy fun. This album sounds like the dark and mysterious girl we all had a crush on in 1985. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: This Corrosion
Very enjoyable. Lot of Cure vibes from the album. Only had time to listen once, but would listen again! 4/5!
Sort of ok
Bland and derivative
boring ahh album
Yeah not bad
All new to me—pleasantly surprised by it. A few songs drafted, but overall glad to have listened to it.
A cool gothic rock album that ticked all the boxes of the genre. Best: Dominion/Mother Russia Worst: Flood II
I am not sure how much more of mediocre 80s pop i can take.
A couple of cool tracks, but too 80s (with the drum machine and synths) for my liking
C'est la première et dernière fois que vous me verrez donner quatre étoiles à des gothiques mais ceux-ci nous ont tout simplement offert un moment d'anthologie avec le morceau This Corrosion qui rentre aisément dans le top 20 des meilleurs morceaux du générateur. À tous nos lecteurs gothiques, vous avez l'occasion de nous expliquer pourquoi vous êtes comme ça via l'adresse électronique robertestleperedemikeladd@gmx.com
Cette troupe de gothique bien indentifiés n'avait sur le papier rien pour me plaire, et pourtant, l'excellent This Corrosion est venu rejoindre le top 50 des meilleurs sons du générateur, juste devant Coles Corner (et donc juste derrière la prise de pieds dans le tapis). A ce propos, si vous voulez plus d'infos sur la nouvelle gamme de tapis en peau de vache vendue par Richard Hawley, vous povuez nous contacter rob et moi à l'adresse robertestleperedemikeladd@gmx.com
Mother Russia, baby!
Cool sound, but nothing to revisit.
Captures the 80s vibe decently. Not super remarkable though.
A little too moody for me. Similar to Depeche Mode
I can't stand the lead voice. Quintessential 80s mumble singing. 1/5 could not finish.
I had to enjoy Mother Russia ironically because fuck that nationalist bullshit.
While at times melodic and engaging, these are rare. Largely dark and brooding with lyrics that don't resonate.
SING THIS CORROSION TO ME
I honestly thought I was going to enjoy this more than I did. The production really hasn’t worn well
Surprisingly good was expecting melodramatic rubbish but instead got a nice blast of 80s music
Nix für mich.
not my thing
I can remember this band cause I’m old. However, no one remembered or bought this album. What is it doing on this list?
A kind of worse version of Depeche Mode.
Very 80s. Very dull.
It’s aight
I LOVE goth rock. me and my homies love goth rock.
It's like Devo and Depeche Mode had a baby.
So Goth it hurts. Moody and mechanized.
This was super moody and I'm here for it. "Burn Down Hot Topic" vibes from top to bottom.
Darkwave outfit that nearly resembles its own parody. The mother russia rain down praise is nearly unbearable, nowadays.
Goth rock, post punk, whatever you wanna classify this album as it probably fits. It’s brooding and atmospheric and the biggest surprise is probably just how damn catchy it is. There are some absolute bangers on here. Strap on your Docs and best black outfit it’s sadboi hours with this one!
Starke Ballade: „1959“, „Lucretia My Reflection“ und das großartige „The Corossion“ sind die Muntermacher des Albums. OK! 3/5
80s goth rokk er besta goth rokkið. Sándið er óumflýjanlegt.
A little weird for my taste.
Not really into cheesy 80s synth pop.
Bien ochentoso monótono. Onda Tears for fear pero más choto.
Really surprised how much I like this album. Music is great, vocalist is very 80s corny. Might turn into a guilty pleasure album. Top tracks: Dominion, Flood I & II, Driven Like the Snow
Loved it. Very joy division
Ist das Depeche Mode in lahm und eintönig?
80s pop rock rock with a hint of indie. 2 stars
2 - Man, this was just boring. Maybe I'm just not that into gothic rock.
Not something I'll be in a hurry to revisit, but not bad.
The Gothiest band who hates being called Goth. I still dance to these tunes thanks to my city being heavily into dark wave, new wave, synth pop & industrial since the 80s. Lucrative My Reflection & This Corrosion has been a staple at the clubs & always gets the bats on dance floor. What a wonderfully dark album. P.S. Patricia Morrison is a vampiric hottie 4.5 stars
Another band that for whatever reason I've never taken the time to explore in any sort of depth despite their music being right in my wheel house.
warum so düster 🤔
Electrónica gótica. Está bien. Dudaba entre 4 o 5, pero, venga, un 5.
Dark new wave vibes The Cure esque Never land *
I love gothic style rock! His voice is awesome. Should listen more to these kind of songs! personal top3 in no order: Flood I Lucretia My Reflection Never Land A Fragment
Überhaupt nicht meins. Kann nichts damit anfangen. DNF 1.0/10
One of the draws of doing this is to see if I can like some genres that I am just convinced I will never like. I don't think I'm there yet, but I did like This Corrosion!
So viel Power!
One to give some more listens for sure. I do like that 80s gothic sound, stuff like The Cure or Bauhaus comes to mind first when I hear this. I also like this album format of just having a handful (8) songs but a few of them being a bit longer, makes it more memorable.
Långsam rock, inget i min smak
This thing is so 80s that it’s unreal. It’s kind of a relic of the past in a way. It really gives it some charm. The dark and gothic undertones are fun, with the thundering drums and deep vocals. This one is fun, even if it has a few problems, songs can blend together and it can cheesy (not an entirely bad thing though). Cool unexpected surprise.
A bit biased towards rock, but I enjoyed it. 4/5
No my jam.
Pretty uninspiring gothic/post punk 80s stuff. Like a blend of the cure/joy division/type o negative that didn't quite work out. First track was alright but quickly tailed off. Terrible album cover by the way. Looks like something I would have made in PowerPoint during my emo phase when I was 15. 2.5*
Not a fan of this genre - therefore not sure what makes this special. It's two people and a synth that sound like every other late-80s band that did the same thing. "Lucretia" and "1959" were stand out tracks. I enjoyed listening to them and musing about how much better they would have been if Pearl Jam had recorded them. Still, credit for the song writing and arrangement on those.
Pixies obviously ripped off the third track on this (Lucretia My Reflection AKA a Pretentious Erection) for their Doolittle track Tame. I could picture the singer singing these songs in his bedroom wearing a cape while mashing the drum machine buttons. Turning around and hissing when he hears his parents calling him down for dinner. Baby, when I tell you I hated this one ya gotta believe me.
Very 80s
I never realized how '80s goth music is until I heard this. Its tracks harder than it should be. Tho gets monotonous after a while, as both goth music and '80s music usually does. Still an enjoyable experience.
Meh
This one is tough to rate because this was such a formative album for me. What the hell, five stars.
Super 80s, very goth
It’s goth rock but listenable. Distinct 80s flair but it’s not bad. Doubt I’d listen again though
Unimaginative. Pretentious.
way cooler than i originally thought it would be. probably a high 3 but definitely flirting with 4
couldnt really get into it. one song i liked i think
Not bad
Listened Before? No If the music is only half as cheesy as the album cover, I think I'll still have digestive problems. Starts with a synthed out post-punk mixed with new wave aura. In some ways this feels similar to early NiN. Spooky vibes on Flood I. Early standout for me; I love the warbly backing synth line and buried, incantation-like vocals. Feels like good music for exploring a cave to. Lucretia My Reflection is a strong follow-up. Upbeat bass-driven track with punchy drums. Very crisp production. Feels distinctly 80s in all respects. Had this on in the background for the rest of its playtime. Not a ton of moments that grabbed my attention, but I enjoyed the general atmosphere of the album. Felt like this was an interestingly dark fusion between pop and punk with tons of 80s flair. On gut feel alone, this is a soft 4 / 5. Added to Library? Yes
Good fucking god that was painful. Never again...
As soon as I saw the album cover I knew I was in for a Depeche Mode type album. This Corrosion and Flood II were standouts. Otherwise this gets a similar review to Depeche Mode where I don't think the album is bad, I just really dislike this emo 80s era personally. That being said, this wasn't as bad as I expected, just really repetitive. This could warrant a 2.5, but I'm rounding down because I'm feeling spiteful today.
This was cheesy as hell. The singing was terrible and all of the drums sounds are artificial from a sampler. I feel like I could have made this album in Electronic Music class with Mr. T in high school.
Ooo Depeche Mode vibes. I listened to this on a walk and enjoyed the gothic/darkness of it. Pretty solid instrumentals. I really liked Flood II.
No no
Kenne ich viele von
weirdly grew up on this - and aged pretty well - sounding pretty full and well composed now
Memories of 80s sweater bands honestly but with more edge
Some overly long tracks, but at times enjoyable
Too much of this sounds like someone in the '80s wanted to modernize Russian military music and make it appeal to the masses, so they threw in a synthesizer and a drum machine.
A Good listen.
fave track: lucretia my reflection final thoughts: i dunno i thought i would like this a lot more than i did but a lot of it fell flat for me :/
love love LOVED listening to this album. the gothic nature of this album is so apparent, it really sucks you in! it made me feel like i was drowning in the midnight sky, similar to the art on the album cover. i especially loved the utilisation of the moody bass guitar and the reverbed organ present throughout the whole runtime i also think the use of the sequencer was very well done, the synths here made a lot of the tracks very avant-garde and grandiose. the only thing i wasn't too keen on were the main vocals, but that's just a me issue. i also found 1959 and driven like the snow to be bog standard in comparison to the rest of the tracklist. not bad songs, just not as interesting. i also liked the themes of destruction on here, ny fave instance of this was dominion/mother russia and flood I. i liked how the opener flowed flawlessly into the second track, representing the aftermath of chernobyl's effects on russia. the organ usage here really stuck out to me as it's typically used in a funeral setting, so it really tied nicely together with the lyricism, with references to ashes and flooding. there's a lot more cool production choices here, like on my fave song from here, lucretia my reflection. the very intense instrumental reflects that of the falling of an empire, as discussed in the lyrics. did you know this song was apparently the sisters of mercy throwing shade at the members who left before this album was released, hence the nonsensical lyricism?? it's so dramatic. i love it haha. overall i really enjoyed it, goth rock might be a subgenre i explore this year <33
Lighter Marilyn Manson-y sound. Slower, less distorted but still a bit electronic and industrial. Rammstein vibes too
1. dominion - 0 2. flood - 0 3. lucretia - 1 4. 1959 - 1 5. thiz corrizion - 0 6. flood 2 - 1 7. like the znouu - 1 8. never land - 0
not terribly impressed. lacked "musicality" to me
Dominion has almost 7 million plays on youtube music. Just because it has more plays than an entire smiths album doesn't mean it's great. Or good. Expanding a song to 7 minutes also doesn't move the needle for me.
This is definitely my vibe... dark, brooding, electronic... really like Andrew Eldritch's voice... has that Peter Murphy-like deep darkness. Definitely some fantastic tracks, This Corrosion and Dominion stand out, but even when the tempo varies, it is still interesting. Can listen to this over and over.
80s, spacy. It gets old after a while 2.5 stars
More engaging than I was expecting, a pleasant throwback to 1980's rock/synth pop. Too many single idea songs here, though, drawn out for far too long. And maudlin. SO. MAUDLIN.
Pretty listenable
Cool dark atmosphere! A little short on strong tunes for my part, but a great album over all.
Cool sort of dark new wave sound, but unfortunately none of the songs really went anywhere. It was just kind of the same drums and synths, wasted opportunity in my opinion
The singer's voice was too deep, it was kinda creepy, I didn't enjoy this very much. Stand-out: This Corrosion
Voix profonde, synthétiseurs omniprésents; l'ambiance grave ravive en moi la nostalgique du gothique.
I enjoyed this more than I expected. Something about the dated (vintage?) synth sounds resonated with me.
Bland 80s
I should listen to more goth rock, shouldn't I?
This is 19-year-old me in a nutshell. I had it on repeat. I loved their first album too. I went clubbing every weekend where i danced to This Corrosion and Dominion wearing a lot of black. My best friend bought me this album for Christmas- it holds so many fabulous memories. And when it came up I put it on repeat and I’m still not sick of singing Dominion with four syllables.
I remember when this album came out and I had some friends who loved it and I was wholly indifferent. I guess, more honestly, I thought it wasn't worth a listen. Fast forward to today... this was great. The songs were good, the production (Jim Steinman strikes again) was excellent, and I'll be damned but I didn't hate the freakin' drum machine. I mean, I always prefer a live drummer, but it didn't make me angry, so that's a plus. And the vocals, which was one of the things I thought was kinda amateur all those years ago, were evocative and well-performed. So, alright, add Sisters of Mercy to the list of bands I dig.
I'm traveling right now and so I was unable to listen to this closely. having said that, the production on this album was a bit distracting. but i would have liked to listen more closely.
The Sisters of Mercy have a heaviness I don't experience with other similar bands of the time (The Cure, Joy Division, Bauhaus) and I guess that's why I can't get my groove on with them. While the album was a bit of a chore to get through it did remind me why I like this project. It helped me clarify the new wave bands I do like and helped me differentiate between them. Before this project I put Joy Division, Bauhaus, Sisters of Mercy, Siouxsie And The Banshees, et al all in the same bucket. Not anymore! 2 is too low/3 too high. but it's Christmas so there. I will say I thought they had a great band name!
This album was SO familiar, yet I’ve never heard any of the songs (to my knowledge). It reminded me of music that would be playing at a party in an 80s movie. It’s such a vibe.
This one surprised me. I enjoyed every song very much and can’t believe I have never heard of this album.
Huh, olihan ärsyttävä ja huono levy.
Raskas. Justjust 2*
jooo
Sisters of Mercy knew exactly what style they were going for, and they rocked it. Dark, haunting synth rock with low, foreboding, almost monotone vocals. Memorable bass riffs and solid instrumental expertise. It's not exactly my style, though. The synths are heavily overused, creating a very dated sound a la A Momentary Lapse of Reason (which is weak for a similar reason). The choruses are often an intensified, faster version of the verses, which might bode well for live performances but not so much for album close-listening. My favourite track was This Corrosion because it sounded the least like the others: a more light-hearted, standard rock style.
When the first song kicks in, with its pulsating drumming, this seems like a winner - and it is a decent listen. But as it progresses, it does seem a bit samey.
Another album I can't believe I've never listened to before. This was an important release at the time and, although it probably hasn't aged well in some respects, it's quite staggering how many contemporary bands are still using the basic formula found here. This brings me back to the late 80s, dancing in goth-rock clubs with a dispassionate face, dressed all in black, jerky movements, attitude and lack of any sign of enjoyment essential. Looking back, it's now obvious that there wasn't really much new here. It's just a repackaging of other post-punk material from the late 70s, with a drum machine and some dark wave thrown in for good measure. However, there's not a single bit of filler here and some absolute stonking tracks mingled in at just the right places. If they had added Temple of Love, then this would be perfection, but as it is, it's close enough for a full 5 stars.
It was better than I expected. Will have to revisit this one.
Not for me.
It's all a bit silly, really
Oh my god this is boring.
Kinda sounded like it should be an alt-movie soundtrack, didn’t dislike but not super my thing
This corruption was a really good song, others are quite meh One of the better British bands I’ve listened to 2/3***
Back in the day I wouldn't have given these guys the time of day, because Robert Smith and The Cure were the legendary goth rock group, and still very much are. Sisters of Mercy were a resurgence of goth rock and their sound was extremely samey between tracks. That said, I actually found I enjoyed listening to the album, I'd even choose yo play a couple of the tracks again, so they have grown on me over the years.
lmao. 80s goth kids act like this was some type of new music, or cooler than the rest of the '80s' music. It's literally just 80s pop with a deep voice guy talking a lot. It's not bad or anything. 2.8.
A few really good songs. A couple really 80s songs.
80’s synth goth - meh
Bad eighties goth. Awful repetitive drum machine programming and Eldritch sounds like a panto villain. Give me Bauhaus any day.
I've never heard the genre called Gothic Rock, but I liked some of them in this album. It has a unique vibe and it’s one and only.
Not bad, but i vibed more with others. Has a dark gothic atmosphere. Could get better after a few more listens. Still, I liked others more 5/10.
Big dracula vibes. I had no desire to listen to this more than was completely necessary. Again, I don't doubt any artistic qualities the album has, but it's a no from me.
I’ve always heard people describe David Bowie as being influential and I guess I believed it without really knowing it for sure. But listening to this list has definitely confirmed that for me. Bowie is the #1 artist I find myself comparing other artists to when describing their style. For Sisters of Mercy, it’s the dramatic vocals that sound like Bowie. But actually the first band that jumped to mind was The Cure. They’ve got that same dark, reverb-heavy goth sound. This is good. I’m not so drawn to it that I’ll seek out more from the band but I might give it another spin when I’m more in the mood for it.
Really not doing it for me. It's just so corny and cheesy and it feels derivative of something. Derivative of what? I'm not even sure and to be honest I don't really care enough to put a lot of thought into it. I'm not enjoying this. That one track that is the super midi sounding piano ballad with the lyrics that went something like "where the wind blows" is the highlight of lowness. I think it was called "1959"? It's so cheesy and unappealing. Hard to listen to. This wasn't it for me.
3,5
9/10 wonderful gothy atmosphere I absolutely adore this shit
3/5 had some oomf, but not enough
I start back into this and the first two that I listen to are steaming piles of poo.
I was in the perfect mood for this today. Spectacular!
Meh…
Not my cup of tea. I wasn't friends with the kids that liked this is HS.
Some classic goth club hits, some very boring
cool
Hardcore 80's synth. Perfect for a vampire movie
Tohto mi stačilo pár sekúnd. Ďakujem, neprosím
The moment you hear that snare drum, you know this was made in the 80s. I can never understand why everyone in the 80s suddenly decided to make their snare drums sound like this, its like being repeatedly punched in the face. Although with that said, I think the songs weren't too bad.
1987. Genre: Gothic, Dark Wave Head the album before, but never really got into it. This time, I thought it was very powerful. Standouts: Lucretia My Reflection, This Corrosion, Dominion, Flood I, Others: 1959, Flood II, Torch
There's been quite a few bands on this list that, during my formative years, my friends were all into but I was mostly just aware of. Today I was trying to figure out why that was the case, well simply I was poor and couldn't go out and buy every damn CD of every band that piqued my interest. Nowadays with access to just about everything I'm gaining a new appreciate for these bands and Sisters Of Mercy is certainly one of them. Every week my friends and I would go to this club in the city and every week they would play This Corrosion and man does this album bring back some memories. Fave tracks Dominion / Mother Russia, Lucretia My Reflection, and of course This Corrosion.
The Sisters of Mercy have been an object lesson to me in the subjectivity of musical appreciation and the power of branding and creating a mood. I first became aware of them in t-shirt form - they were a popular garment choice among the too-cool-to-approach teenagers I longed to emulate as a pre-teen, second only to Iron Maiden! Because of this, I was primed to be receptive to them, and sure enough, loved what I heard and had them in regular rotation throughout what was otherwise a nowt-but-metal phase. For decades, actually, I had a blanket grudge against poppy music in general, and 80s music in particular - insisting almost nothing good came out of that decade. Continued to love Sisters of Mercy with not a hint of self awareness. All I could hear was the "goth" - it lived in a special little cocoon of fondness, detached from everything else. A couple of years ago I was introducing someone to the idea of gothic as a genre, and played them "A Slight Case of Overbombing" (Which should really be on this list instead of this album, btw - “Under the Gun” and “Temple of Love” aren't on any albums and they are the _absolute peak_ of Sisters' power, and c'mon, Robert Dimery isn't opposed to chucking a compilation on the list when it suits him) and wow, hearing the music through someone else's ears, not having that "goth" preconception shaping my perceptions, I suddenly heard just how damn poppy they were - and how _ridiculously_ 80s their sound is! 😆 Anyway, a strong five stars! Fave tracks - "Dominion/Mother Russia", "Lucretia My Reflection", "This Corrosion" are all absolute monster choons! HEY NOW, HEY NOW NOW!
Love it.
enjoyed it from start to finish. type o negative vibes
It was pretty good! "1959" was really boring though. I loved the backing vocals and how they were mixed in most of the album, but especially in "This Corrosion."
my favorite new-to-me album of this project so far. great for the darkness, which is aplenty
1959 is for the romantic, Victorian typa goths which is not me no other notes looking forward to seeing what everyone else in the group thinks
Oh, boy, this took me back to college, which was when it came out. I never had this album myself, but this was music that was all around me then. Gothic dance party! Electronic, grim, and with a good beat! It makes me laugh a little, but I love it so much!
From the start this was hitting at a solid 3. Then about halfway through, I kind of warmed to it a bit more. It wasn’t a quite step of warming, but due to rounding…
I've listened to SoM before and was ready to give this a "fine but not my thing, 3*" review. But I loved every minute and started it over for a second run almost immediately. It's so good!
HELL YEAH! This album hits the sweet spot of gothic rock for me. The opening track is SO good... I may have heard it back in the day but I don't remember it now. Dominion/Mother Russia is where goth rock and I perfectly align! Give me that driving beat and lyrics of doom! Lucretia My Reflection, This Corrosion and Flood II also were particular favorites. The other songs were enjoyable if not quite as immediately grabby - this album is a special dark treat! I'm not sure if The Sisters of Mercy are new to me or something I've forgotten, but whatever they are they are terrific! Now if you'll excuse me, I have to pop off to touch up my black mascara.
banger
Niet slecht, maar ook niet super
This is ok. For me it suffers from being too much like Joy Division/New Order but trying to be cool & standoffish. I can see some appeal but I'd rather listen to the thing that's full of life. music: (⌐■_■).
I liked this even though the drums sounded like someone hitting a car door with a baseball bat.
This one is more fun than it has any business being. It sounds exactly like its cover, in a good way. I never got much into gothy stuff but maybe I could.
Great stuff
4-4.5ish I love 80s music (so there’s my bias) but thought this album was interesting. The vocals were a little morose for me but I liked the instrumentals. It’s an album I’d like to listen to again.
Not super memorable.
I'd never heard of this mob before. 100% 80s but again, as with many albums on the rating list I think this inspired a lot of other stuff that I listen to a lot of. Very cool and mercifully short.
It was alright. 2/5
Good halloween music... but not my cup of tea!
first listen yawn
Goth plays poppier today than it did in its heyday, even sort of innocent."Dominion" and "Lucretia" and "Flood II" and "Driven Like Snow" have few affectingly moody moments, but too often the synths and drum beats produce the opposite of deep or sinister – sounding tinny, canned, feckless. The backing vocals and chorale moments liven things up here and there, with a church-y feel but it all sounds like playacting. "This Corrosion" is "Louie, Louie" for the black lipstick set. "1959" is obviously a rip-off of Spinal Tap's "Lick My Love Pump," with piano by what sounds like a first-year student just done learning "Chopsticks." Edwards Scissorhands would be the Sisters' brother, no? The Cure would work out to be 5x the band. Rounding up only because of fond memories of a particular Goth lovely who was fond of this band.
Not a fan. The 1980s are so weird, lol. That huge cavernous snare is the worst sounding the world to me. All the songs are long and drawn out. This singer is like Bruce Springsteen's emo cousin who loves to dance (in the dark, of course). I'd rather listen to The Cure or New Order if I want to dance or feel 80s emo sad.
I love the goth rock sound, and this album really nails it. I feel like some of the songs overstay their welcome though, and some aren’t as memorable. I think if I keep listening to it though I’ll start to appreciate it more over time.
Favourite tracks: Driven like the snow Lucretia my reflection
This band kind of reminds me of the Cult and I liked it. Floodland was n album whose vocal style really appeals to me with a little bit of a gothy twist.
Well, I don't know what's come over me. I've escaped my comfort zone for something dark and slimy, too serious and overly dramatic ... and guess what...? It's pretty okay. Yup, I'm really surprised this played as well as it did. I'm no skinny puppy, kmfdm fan and generally avoid the black hole of that heavy industrial goth genre, but Floodland seems like a prequel or maybe just one dimension to the left of those bands. I may have even listened to TWICE... #whoami?
I found the Sisters of Mercy's gothy darkness to be try-hard, over the top, and annoying. And yet sometimes I liked the songs. But apparently Andrew Eldritch was known as the "Godfather of Goth," so I guess there is a trailblazing authenticity there. I'm not sure that makes things better, though. In that case Eldritch (real name Andrew William Harvey Taylor) may shoulder much of the blame for four subsequent decades of cringiness. But most hilariously, Eldritch agrees with me! "Since the early 1990s, Eldritch has publicly rejected associations with the goth subculture. He describes the Sisters of Mercy as humanist, modernist, and implies he wants nothing to do with goth, stating: 'it's disappointing that so many people have in all seriousness adopted just one of our many one-week-of-stupid-clothes benders.' He also notes: 'I'm constantly confronted by representatives of popular culture who are far more goth than we, yet I have only to wear black socks to be stigmatised as the demon overlord.'
Apparently I like new wave if its all dark and gothic. Who knew?!
This album highlights an interesting transition period for the technology with which consumers consumed music. Floodland was released on vinyl, cassette, and compact disc. The past, present, and future of music media (in the late 80s). I listened to the vinyl version, not realizing it until the end. So that begs the question of which version is the “real” version of the album? Is there one? Shouldn’t an “album” be the same no matter what medium it is on? Is Floodland even an “album”? Is Floodland (Vinyl) really the “album”? And some of the songs are different lengths and many are different mixes even if they are the same length. What gives? As for the music, I like the dark, synthy stuff and I’m not so high on the gothic rock influences.
Favourite songs: Lucretia My Reflection, The Corrosion, Dominion/Mother Russia, Flood II Least favourite songs: 1959 4/5
Some gothic rock mixed with an 80s sensibility. Nice, even if some of the tracks are unnecessarily long. 3/5
Vampire rock at its best!
I love Sister of mercy. Takes me back to my goth phase. I really like this album and it still sounds fresh but my very favorite is First and Last and Always. i can still remember the first time i heard it and being blown away by the whole vibe
Ochentero
epic sound
Not a fan
If the mood is right, which it is on this rainy workday, this album hits pretty well. Love the production of it. It’s certainly not subtle, but I would not expect that from this band.
Hey now hey now now
Most 80s thing ever
An interesting listen. While I'll probably forget about it shortly and won't listen to any of these again, it was a cool experience while it was on
I like gothic rock and some of the songs were great. Rating: 3.8
8/10
Hyvää synkistelyä 3/5
Täähän oli kiinnostava. Paikoin oikein hyvää Curen henkistä synkistelyä. Ehkä silti välillä turhan mahtipontista tai sanotaanko huonosti ikääntynyttä kasaria. Keskimäärin 3/5.
Aika ei ole järin hyvin tätä kohdellut. 2/5
Yeah, great music, irritating voice. I probably had the wrong idea about Sisters of Mercy because their name is quite silly, but actually they reminded me a bit of Jesus and Mary Chain, which is about as high as praise comes.
Although I recognized the band's name, I never listened to them as I thought gothic rock is kind of dark. However, this album is surprisingly listenable! While the lead singer's voice sounds like many others in the genre, it works. I liked "Dominion"/"Mother Russia", "Lucretia My Reflection" and "This Corrosion". No real dislikes.
Awful
Good but a tad overrated in my books. You can hear they were going for something really ambitious with this one with all these arrangements and the bombastic darkwave production, but some it comes across as a little awkward for me. It sounds big, but the songs themselves aren't really impressive, they're only sugar-coated. Anyway, there are still plenty of good moments to be found here but I don't think this is the monument some people claim it is.
I'm a big fan of goth rock, coldwave, etc., but I never really got into Sisters of Mercy. The idea is great, but the 80s synth vibe just sticks the band to their time and didn't age as good as Bauhaus did, for example.
A nice goth rock album, but that lacks a little something to me to make it stand out from other albums of this specific style. The song "1959" might contains the worst soulless piano tone I've ever heard, so bad, 'cause the song is well written.
Recuerdo perfectamente ver el vídeo de Dominion en la MTV. Además de esa canción conocía This Corrosion. En general se deja escuchar pero no es algo imprescindible en mi opinión.
Pretty good gothy rock,can’t decide if it’s a 3 or a 4.I’ll go for a 4.This corrosion is a really good song.
meh
It took them 1 minute into the first song to rip themselves off. It sounds a lot like "Deliverance" by The Mission UK. "Lucretia" had a nice base line. I liked this mostly because this was part of my high school years. I wasn't goth, and we all were pretty disdainful of those pretentious d-bags, but the music was pretty damn good, overall, despite being pretty repetitive. The big knock against these guys is that they were caught between trying to sound like The Cure, and figuring out their own identity: which is as goth as it gets. And it was also eye-rolling to hear the guy keep trying to sound like Bela Lugosi when he sings.
3.5
Well this is dark, moody and sexual. It's kind of like Type O Negative without the fun. There is a sort of optimism to it though that I find surprising from behind the black-clad, heavy eyelined Generation X cynical delivery. By the time Flood II comes around, I think I'm fully invested. I am Gen X, so that might have something to do with it. I can easily imagine swaying awkwardly (but rhythmically) to this at Slimelight, probably while drinking a pint of snakebite and black from a plastic cup, while impossibly beautiful girls in corsets and lace writhe around me. God damn it, this album is actually good, isn't it?
muitos BOPS
This was similar to the new Depeche Mode album. A bit dark, but kinda fun.