Just to let peeps know The Violets released an EP recently and word on the grape vine is that they have an album coming out this year. Si from the violets is part of the Sisters too, he is Dr Avalanche at the mo and has been for a while. And for the record yes the sisters tour but they haven't actually released anything in some time. As for their Islington show, check out the DV8, York show :)
@mrbelmont2000: Also, if you 'were' back in the day involved with the scene you would know that they added insult to injury by not playing with bands such as Sunshine Blind for being 'too Gothic'. So, in retrospect, yes the early releases of Sisters of Mercy are classic and essential as well as excellent pieces of art by themselves, however what they became is a pale and pathetic shadow of what they originated as and are a joke to those who cherish the true gothic art. Sorry if you see different
@mrbelmont2000: I don't know what area you came from or how long you've been in the scene, but yes the Sisters are extremely 'played out', sorry, to disappoint you but it's true. They are overrated and stagnant in comparison to far more overlooked bands such as this. So yes, they are burned out, especially since they have absolutely no respect for the fan base that listen to them, i.e. Gothic and Deathrock fans.
@ElegyofMadeline Have you seen this band recently? Fucking atrocious. I really think that this is the only decent track they made.The rest was second rate pop.They made one shit album that did NOTHING.As for the Sisters being 'burnt out' they still tour CONSTANTLY & release knew stuff regularly.Just cause theyre not in the public eye in certain countries doesnt mean theyre dead. If you really think this band is so good, take a look at their Islington 2011 performance.DIRE!
This & Mauritia Mayer by Sex Gang Children. Best 'Goth' tracks of 80s.This pisses over The Sisters, even though the Violets never released anything else that was much cop.IMO!
@ElegyofMadeline the sisters are classic and what do you maen played out? Goth is an underground subculture so technically none of these bands are that burned
The lead singer,now looks like the actor Topol from Fiddler on the Roof!...Wicked song.I think its the best they recorded.Think the rest of their stuff is quite boring...Just listen to the Saturday Superstore drivel !
The lead singer,now looks like the actor Topol from Fiddler on the Roof!...Wicked song.I think its the best they recorded.Think the rest of their stuff is quite boring...
@leveller661 Now I don't feel so bad about saying that I saw them in Portsmouth in the eighties! Grannies? They were the support act, I think... but can't recall who the main act were.
Just to let peeps know The Violets released an EP recently and word on the grape vine is that they have an album coming out this year. Si from the violets is part of the Sisters too, he is Dr Avalanche at the mo and has been for a while. And for the record yes the sisters tour but they haven't actually released anything in some time. As for their Islington show, check out the DV8, York show :)
phillthebruce 4 weeks ago
@notaras1985: cool story bro.
ElegyofMadeline 1 month ago
@stevobath: Cool story bro.
ElegyofMadeline 1 month ago
great band
apertureedinburgh 3 months ago
@mrbelmont2000: Also, if you 'were' back in the day involved with the scene you would know that they added insult to injury by not playing with bands such as Sunshine Blind for being 'too Gothic'. So, in retrospect, yes the early releases of Sisters of Mercy are classic and essential as well as excellent pieces of art by themselves, however what they became is a pale and pathetic shadow of what they originated as and are a joke to those who cherish the true gothic art. Sorry if you see different
ElegyofMadeline 3 months ago
@mrbelmont2000: I don't know what area you came from or how long you've been in the scene, but yes the Sisters are extremely 'played out', sorry, to disappoint you but it's true. They are overrated and stagnant in comparison to far more overlooked bands such as this. So yes, they are burned out, especially since they have absolutely no respect for the fan base that listen to them, i.e. Gothic and Deathrock fans.
ElegyofMadeline 3 months ago
@ElegyofMadeline Have you seen this band recently? Fucking atrocious. I really think that this is the only decent track they made.The rest was second rate pop.They made one shit album that did NOTHING.As for the Sisters being 'burnt out' they still tour CONSTANTLY & release knew stuff regularly.Just cause theyre not in the public eye in certain countries doesnt mean theyre dead. If you really think this band is so good, take a look at their Islington 2011 performance.DIRE!
stevobath 1 month ago in playlist Goth Classics!
This & Mauritia Mayer by Sex Gang Children. Best 'Goth' tracks of 80s.This pisses over The Sisters, even though the Violets never released anything else that was much cop.IMO!
stevobath 3 months ago
@KabbalahWestCoast - AbuCihan said surpassing ... hence my response. I still say this is a great song.
Shards013 5 months ago
is it just me or did this song not always have a piano solo in the middle? is there another version of this song somewhere.
RobZandy 8 months ago
@RobZandy there is another version
kotivalo123 8 months ago
@RobZandy Yeah, this is the Extended version, which was never played anywhere as it's not as good as the normal one. It's on the 12" single.
Alerik73 6 months ago
@RobZandy yes, it was the long 12" version with a golden snake skin album cover.
VoodooUprising 3 weeks ago
@Shards013: way better than the played out sisters
ElegyofMadeline 10 months ago 9
@ElegyofMadeline the sisters are classic and what do you maen played out? Goth is an underground subculture so technically none of these bands are that burned
mrbelmont2000 3 months ago
@ElegyofMadeline how the fuck can you dare such a comparison. that's blasphemy.
notaras1985 1 month ago
so good.. i run it back and listen.. a second time.. .. bad ass bad bass
nathanwallacei3 10 months ago
Great, and now they have reformed we can expect some great stuff!!
evagarth 11 months ago
@evagarth WHAT?? we get MORE?? YEAAAAAAH
nathanwallacei3 10 months ago
Glad I rediscovered these guys here. Smashing!
So sexy~I can just taste her voice
1likeminded 1 year ago 2
awesome!!! +5
KeepMyIllusion 1 year ago
The lead singer,now looks like the actor Topol from Fiddler on the Roof!...Wicked song.I think its the best they recorded.Think the rest of their stuff is quite boring...Just listen to the Saturday Superstore drivel !
stevobath 1 year ago
The lead singer,now looks like the actor Topol from Fiddler on the Roof!...Wicked song.I think its the best they recorded.Think the rest of their stuff is quite boring...
stevobath 1 year ago
goth rocks !!!!!!!
bolmsp 1 year ago 3
Not surpassing the Sisters but a great support act for them.
Shards013 1 year ago 10
@Shards013 who said surpassing? all good!
KabbalahWestCoast 5 months ago
The March Violets were . . . just the best, even surpassing the Sisters . . .
AbuCihan 1 year ago 2
@AbuCihan I wouldn't go quite that far!
edgeeffect 1 year ago
@AbuCihan You can't compare Eldritch's voice with this band singers
pepemordor 1 year ago
Wonderful days - shite I feel old but it's like yesterday.
LTmumph 1 year ago
awesome....that's all there is to be said!
ElegyofMadeline 1 year ago
I lived next door to si
robbieg1944 2 years ago
Ahh the good old days ! I remember seeing them at the Croydon Underground club in the mid eighties, great band.
leveller661 2 years ago
@leveller661 Now I don't feel so bad about saying that I saw them in Portsmouth in the eighties! Grannies? They were the support act, I think... but can't recall who the main act were.
MarmiteTwiglet 4 months ago