Floodland

FloodlandWhile the goth scene in England was picking up commercial steam in the mid '80s, The Sisters of Mercy may have seemed quiet, but they roared back with 1987's 'Floodland'. Opening with the driving two part hymn 'Dominion Mother Russia', Sisters leader Andrew Eldritch (along with bassist Patricia Morrison) creates a black soundscape that is majestic and vast. While the earlier Sisters releases were noisy, sometimes harsh affairs, 'Floodland' is filled

It's inspired by my love of fluidity

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This compilation of recordings from the historic Paramount catalog showcase Patton's skills as a powerful and expressive vocalist

many more in this ground-breaking release

on closing track “You are my House

' Structures from Silence remains an iconic American release in the ambient and electronic genres

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Holed up in the bustling Puerto Rican community centers of Chicago’s west side

Cover design by Peter Brötzmann

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