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The Sisters of Mercy

Goth rock's prime mover of the 1980s, with a vision sustained by singer Andrew Eldritch and his love of psychedelia, metal, and dance.
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Album Highlights

  • Floodland
    The Sisters of Mercy
    Floodland
  • First and Last and Always
    The Sisters of Mercy
    First and Last and Alwa …
  • Some Girls Wander by Mistake
    The Sisters of Mercy
    Some Girls Wander by Mi …
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Artists Moods

  • Brooding
  • Ominous
  • Wintry
  • Bitter
  • Bleak
  • Cathartic
  • Detached
  • Eerie
  • Gloomy
  • Nihilistic
  • Somber
  • Spooky
  • Tense/Anxious
  • Druggy
  • Ethereal
  • Hostile
  • Theatrical
  • Reflective
  • Stylish
  • Visceral

Artists Themes

  • Breakup
  • Halloween
  • Regret
  • Scary Music
  • Loss/Grief

The Sisters of Mercy
photo credit: Lara Aimee

The Sisters of Mercy - Artist Details

Active

1980s - 2010s

Formed

1980 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Alternative Pop/Rock Alternative/Indie Rock College Rock Goth Rock Dance-Rock

Group Members

Andrew Eldritch Doktor Avalanche Gary Marx Craig Adams Patricia Morrison Andreas Bruh Ben Gunn James Ray Tim Bricheno Tony James Wayne Hussey
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