The Sisters of Mercy emerged from the post-punk gloom and drenched their sound in gothic overtones, becoming one of the most iconic goth rock bands of the 1980s. Formed in 1980 in Leeds, England by Andrew Eldritch and Gary Marx, the band was named after the Leonard Cohen song of the same name. Eldritch, the group's enigmatic and sole consistent member, is known for his baritone voice and poetic, often cryptic, lyrics. Despite numerous lineup changes and internal conflicts, The Sisters of Mercy established a cult following with their early independent singles and relentless touring.

Gaining a reputation for their moody and atmospheric live shows, the band's first full-length album "First and Last and Always" (1985) is considered a cornerstone of gothic rock. However, it was with their later works "Floodland" (1987) and "Vision Thing" (1990) that they broke into mainstream consciousness, as tracks like "This Corrosion," "Dominion," and "More" married Eldritch's philosophical musings with a more bombastic rock sound. The group notoriously avoided recording a follow-up studio album to "Vision Thing," instead releasing compilations and live recordings which have christened new generations of fans. Titles such as "Some Girls Wander by Mistake," a collection of early singles, and subsequent remasters like "Vision Thing (2006 Remaster; Expanded Deluxe Version)" capture the enduring fascination with their darkly alluring catalogue, even as Eldritch famously declared that he wouldn't release new material while major labels remained compact disc-centric.

Genres

Corrosion

Gothic Rock

Industrial Rock

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Christian Death

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Latest Release

John Peel Session: 1984

Sisters of Mercy

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released June 19, 2020