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It's the Fire by floodland, released 24 April 2015 1. "This Corrosion" peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart, while "Dominion" and "Lucretia My Reflection" peaked at number 13 and 20, respectively. Includes Album Cover, Release Year, and User Reviews. The video for "Dominion" was filmed during February 1988 in the Jordanian city of Petra; it was the first ever music video to have been shot in Jordan. Eldritch wrote the songs of Floodland in Hamburg; the city's large amount of water influenced its title as well as the recurring lyrical theme of water. [33] Morrison's name was not included in the credits for Floodland, although she was pictured on the sleeve and appeared under her real name of Anne Rainone in the "Thanks" section of the inner sleeve. [15], The recording of "This Corrosion" and "Dominion" / "Mother Russia" started during January 1987 in New York City. The tom sound was from an Oberheim DMX, which had previously been used on First and Last and Always. To enjoy Prime Music, go to Your Music Library and transfer your account to Amazon.com (US). [26] Speaking of "Never Land", Eldritch commented that it imagines "the entire population of the earth starting to travel from some indefinable point in space toward the earth at increasing speed. The mixing for the album was then done at AIR Studios in London. Gift was negatively received overall and Eldritch lost his publishing deal with RCA Music Limited as a result of it. The guitars were played by Eldritch himself, apart from th… Almost all of the major labels in the 80s and a good part of the 90s weren't using an original master to make their CDs from and were, in fact, using masters many generations removed from the original and were usually LP masters. Writing for AllMusic, Chris True heralded the album as "a definite milestone," complimenting its "lush production" and "lyric imagery that is both scary and glorious." The presence of the extra tracks is welcome, especially the cover of Emma (originally by Hot Chocolate), but it's the classics that make this worth your money. Just what is needed in these difficult days. It was released on 13 November 1987 by Merciful Release and Warner Music Group. Initially, Eldritch worked with an unknown producer, whom he eventually fired. [2] Eldritch, who in 1985 first moved to Bramfeld and then to St. Pauli, began to compose a new album while in Hamburg, under the Warner Elektra Atlantic (WEA) label. The CD features the full-length mixes of 'This Corrosion' (10:55) and 'Driven Like The Snow' (6:27). The recording of the album began in January 1987, roughly two years after the band disbanded following the departures of band members Craig Adams and Wayne Hussey. I think I just carry on where I stopped. The box set will be released on 25 September 2015 by Rhino. Bandcamp New & Notable May 6, 2020. He described it as "Meat Loaf joining the Cure for a remake of Lou [Reed]'s Berlin", adding that the album is "hilarious, sure, but always listenable at the very least". The details of the production that you can hear are much more obvious now and were hidden before: dynamics, the clarity of the instruments and seperation, stereo image etc. Floodland is the second studio album by English gothic rock band the Sisters of Mercy. Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2019. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The music incorporates the genres of gothic rock and dark wave, while the lyrical content sees Eldritch cast as the observer of a slowly deteriorating world. [15] Eldritch denied that his approach to songwriting had changed since the band split, saying "'This Corrosion' sounds like 'Temple of Love' II, '1959' sounds like 'Afterhours' part 2. Floodland - WU003 by Oscar Mulero, released 09 January 2001 1. Floodland's tracklist: Dominion / Mother Russia. The album Floodland and its according singles This Corrosion, Dominion and Lucretia were preceded by a press statement from Merciful Release, the text of which can be found under the entry A Short History. Bought this and really enjoy it! He thought that the song regards "innocence–inherited as opposed to environmental. [2] The drum sounds on the album were sampled together from various drum machines with an Akai S900. The drum machine acted as the drum player; Morrison did not contribute to the album despite being a member of the Sisters of Mercy. Just got it yesterday and have played it three times already. 8 tracks (49:24). Mountain 5. All We Need 2. Zoe, left behind in the confusion when her parents escaped, survives there as best she can. [36] "Sandstorm" consists of various sampled saxophone and keyboard parts from "Dominion", mixed to a moody short instrumental track, which was used in the opening section of the video. They are listed based on the band members' and producers' accounts of the sessions. Floodland (album) Floodland is the second album by the British band The Sisters of Mercy, which was released in 1987 and marked their commercial break-through. [18] The song was released on 18 September 1987 through Merciful Release, a subsidiary of WEA operated by Eldritch, being released as a 7-inch, 12-inch, CD and cassette; each version contained a different mix of the song. [29], Floodland was released in the United Kingdom on 16 November 1987, later receiving a release in the United States on 11 January 1988 through Elektra Records. My only wish is that they release a new album. - I thought I would try it as it came up with my Peter Gabriel LP browsing. I don't see any difference or any real change. The singles "This Corrosion", "Dominion", and "Lucretia My Reflection" were released in promotion. The Sisters of Mercy - Floodland The Remixes - Full Album. Buy full album. [4], The music press reported the break-up of the band on 2 November 1985, announcing that "the Sisters of Mercy were down to singer Andrew Eldritch and his faithful drum machine [Doktor Avalanche] this week after guitarist Wayne Hussey and bassist Craig Adams left the band. "[26] He called "Lucretia My Reflection" his "Welcome on board, Patricia" song, saying that he had always thought of her as a "Lucretia-type person. Tsunami Rules 3. Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2021. Everyone has their favourites, but I believe Floodland's highpoints stand comparison with the Sisters' very best work. "[26] The lyrics Eldritch spoke of were found on the full 12-minute version of the song, which remained unreleased until it was included on the 2006 reissue of Floodland. Steinman was interested in producing the cover version, but was too busy at that time. Eldritch claimed: "It didn't have to have any meaning, it just had to sound good. The band members' instruments are not credited in the album's liner notes. The Sisters of Mercy were a volatile group during the best of times, but singer Andrew Eldritch also had a drive to keep his future intact. On November 13th, 1987, The Sisters of Mercy released their second album Floodland—considered by many to be a step sideways in the band’s musical direction; it’s definitely a nice wandering off the beaten path of Dr. Avalanche.After the end of The Sisters of Mercy MKII, with Wayne Hussey, Gary Marx and Craig Adams—Andrew Eldritch initially formed The Sisterhood to keep others … "[42] In The Village Voice, Robert Christgau compared the band's "doldrums" negatively to fellow gothic rock band Fields of the Nephilim, albeit less dumb as well as compensated with "disco" and "proper nouns". [17], Personnel adapted from Floodland liner notes, except where noted otherwise.[17]. It would take an eternity to reach the earth—by which time you'd be reasonably spiritualised—and even when you reached the destination, you wouldn't actually hit the ground. [23] Floodland was later considered an essential gothic rock album by Classic Rock,[46] Consequence of Sound,[47] Spectrum Culture,[48] LA Weekly,[49] and Treble. The crossover no one saw coming—a sinister, album-length tribute to the King from the legendary Glenn Danzig. Overall, if one is considering repurchasing this because of the remaster, the price is a bit steep for a remaster that only slightly improves the over fifteen-year-old cd. Regardless of when you were born, you need this album in your collection. To achieve this mix, Eldritch used Jim Steinman, of Meat Loaf fame, to produce the album. The 12-inch single added Eldritch's version of the Sisterhood song "Colours" (1985), while WEA conceded a budget of over £50,000 for the music video of "This Corrosion". [18] Michael Bonner of Uncut viewed Eldritch as casting himself in a role where he is a "jaded observer, watching cynically as he and the world slouch towards Armageddon," adding that the songs are bonded together by "images of the apocalypse that straddle the gap between the personal and the political. "[44] Sputnikmusic staff member ManosG wrote that "Floodland may not be as dark, influential or focused as the band’s debut but is still an excellent album with an amazing vocal performance by Andrew [Eldritch]". Band was new to me (even though they're old!) Smells Like Infinite Sadness A 40-something's musings on the current state of music, film and pop culture. Some of the events that inspired certain songs include the Chernobyl disaster, the Cold War, and the band's previous breakup. At the end of February 1986, the record label Merciful Release announced that the "forthcoming Andrew Eldritch album which for some months has had the working title Left on Mission and Revenge." [10], Floodland was met with mixed reviews from music critics. "[26] "1959" is a partially-autobiographical song, which takes its title from Eldritch's birth year. I'm thinking in particular of Lucretia My Reflection, Driven Like The Snow and 1959 - written after someone suggested to Eldritch that he try composing something on the piano. The additional members who took part in the recording sessions are not credited in the album's liner notes. [40] The B-side of the single was "Long Train";[40] the title references lyrics from "Lucretia My Reflection". "[6] Eldritch also used Steinman to get his record label to concede an appropriate recording budget. 'Floodland' is a very well-produced work that mixes the pomp and bombast of 70s rock, and the Sisters' more familiar goth-alternative sound. The vibe of this project is flush with dark atmospheres, glamorous horns and guitars, needlessly unfettered drums, and deep and haunting vocals. [1] Eldritch originally contacted him when the ABBA song "Gimme Gimme Gimme" (1979) was part of the band's setlist. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2018. "[39], The third and final single from the album, a remix of "Lucretia My Reflection", was released on 27 May 1988. A great story, dark, full of mystery and drama, but with hope and belief, and faith in family. [2], The remainder of Floodland was recorded in England. "[26] He also noted that "This Corrosion" on the lyrics sheet is capitalised in the style of a song title because "it's the title of somebody else's song," recalling a list of song titles that Hussey kept to himself. Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2018. The mix of the LP version is identical to that of the 12-inch version, though the version lasts about 45 seconds longer. Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2020. [9], After what was dubbed the "Sisterhood fiasco" by Sounds,[10] Eldritch decided to continue under the name the Sisters of Mercy, feeling as though doing so would improve the name's reputation after the previous fallout. [30][31] The album had simultaneous releases on vinyl, cassette, and CD. He considered the song to be about "the prostitution of Europe by the Americans," adding that this was a part of his "hate/hate relationship with America. Features Song Lyrics for The Sisters Of Mercy's Floodland album. [14] Eldritch chose not to embark on a tour to promote the album,[34] feeling that it was not made to be played live. Lord of the Flies meets global warming in Floodland. [25] The single's other B-side tracks, made from various "Dominion" segments, were prepared shortly before the "Dominion" music video shoot. Listen free to The Sisters of Mercy – Floodland (Dominion/Mother Russia, Flood I and more). [16] He stated that "when we were trying to sell 'Corrosion' to Steinman, we told him it was like the high-point of a Borgia's disco evening and he went for it. Still sounds great. [...] Andrew has also approached former Gun Club bassist Patricia Morrison—now in Fur Bible—to play on the album, but it's not yet known whether Andrew will continue with the name Sisters of Mercy. Scarce by floodland, released 01 September 2017 ... Buy the Full Digital Album Compact Disc. It will only take most people about 3 seconds of "Dominion/Mother Russia" to hear the difference. In contrast to the Sisters of Mercy's previous album, First and Last and Always, which had been recorded in a conventional way, Floodland was pieced together on a computer that used sequencers to help. Shortly afterward, the Sisters of Mercy disbanded. [6], Eldritch released the single "Giving Ground" on 20 January 1986 as part of a project under the name the Sisterhood, which features vocals by his musician friend James Ray. Eldritch additionally took inspiration from his time in Central Europe during the aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. Find similar albums to Floodland - The Sisters of Mercy on AllMusic The album differs in its vinyl and CD versions. "Untitled" is a slowed-down instrumental excerpt from "Dominion". If you ave this on your list, you won’t be disappointed in the slightest. Floodland - Complete - EX: DESCRIPTION: THE SISTERS OF MERCY Floodland (1987 UK 8-track LP one of the seminal 80s goth albums including Dominion This Corrosion & Lucretia. The music of Floodland was described as a mix of gothic rock and dark wave. Andrew writes the songs so there's no reason for anyone else to be featured. [55], All tracks are written by Andrew Eldritch. [22] Steinman mainly focused on the production of the choral singings and did not contribute much to the actual composition and arrangements. As a result, Eldritch felt that most of the lyrics "should be thought of in quotation marks. All three of the Sisters' LPs have their moments. Preorders alone assured the album silver certification on the day of its release, and on 11 March 1988 it was certified gold in the UK by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for selling 100,000 units. High Quality 320Kb. [11] The demos for the album were mainly recorded with a Casio CZ-101 synthesiser, acoustic guitars and a new drum machine. It was released on 13 November 1987 through Merciful Release and WEA, with Elektra Records handling the … Bonner noted that the song seemed to have been inspired by geopolitics of the Cold War as well. He also called "Lucretia My Reflection" one of the best songs in the Sisters of Mercy's discography, alongside giving praise to "Dominion / Mother Russia", "1959", "This Corrosion", and "Flood II". Love this album, love the complexity of the lyrics, and Andrew Eldritch's turn of phrase, such 'and her hallway moves like the ocean...' Or 'ashes and second hand passion and stolen guitars...' I appreciate the balance of evocative lyrics and powerful guitar work, which is a big sound without being virtuosity. After the release of the Sisters of Mercy debut studio album First and Last and Always in March 1985, frontman Andrew Eldritch intended for them to record an ABBA cover as a single, and tried to hire Jim Steinman as a producer. Don't believe what you may have read on here from other commenters about this new remaster not being much different than the original cd release. [35] He later recalled not having a band ready to accompany him on a tour, which was the real reason why he chose not to tour and instead opted to promote Floodland through singles, music videos, and television appearances only. [28][38] Eldritch called the video "Lawrence of Arabia part two. It had been written in 1985 for the scrapped album Left on Mission and Revenge album. [2] The break-up occurred while the band prepared their second studio album in October 1985, which was going to be titled Left on Mission and Revenge. He then called upon Larry Alexander to produce the album with him and Jim Steinman to produce the songs "Dominion" / "Mother Russia" and "This Corrosion". [51] In Germany, which Eldritch claimed was the band's second largest market behind the UK,[51] the album entered the Top 100 albums chart on 14 December 1987 at number 32, remaining on the chart for 20 weeks. Left with a drum machine and new bass player, Patricia Morrison, Eldritch made what is probably their most popular and well-received album. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. It was released on 16 November 1987, through Merciful Release internationally and distributed by WEA, with Elektra Records handling the United States release. Back with their second full-length album, Floodland has recently launched their newest album, ‘Static Walls.’Focused on innovation and reinvention, ‘Static Walls’ covers a broad spectrum of genres, from hard rock to acoustic indie jams, with each track exploring the band’s potential in a new direction. The CD single for the song contained "Ozymandias", which is "Dominion" played backwards. Gothic rock? Coleman provided praise, however, for "This Corrosion", calling it a "bona fide toe-tapper of a single. Comes housed in a hype-stickered picture sleeve complete with illustrated inner & fold-out illustrated lyric insert. Classic album. [30] According to Eldritch, Floodland recouped the high production costs in 1989. The two travelled to England, where they recorded at multiple studios. Recording sessions began at Power Station Studios in New York City during January 1987 and carried on throughout the first half of the year at Strawberry Studios in Stockport and The Wool Hall in Bath. "[16] He licensed the publishing to SBK Songs Limited, which is now part of EMI Music Publishing. On Vision Thing, the mighty I Was Wrong and Something Fast were the two that really stayed with me, with a tip of the hat to When You Don't See Me and More. About Floodland Floodland is the second studio album by English gothic rock band the Sisters of Mercy. There are a lot of schools who read Floodland, especially in years 5 and 6 – and with the current situation, I know there are some of you who are halfway through the book, but who, without sufficient copies for every pupil, are unable to finish from home. Call it what you want, this is a simply brilliant album. Additional taxes may apply. Despite initially receiving mixed reviews from music critics, Floodland has retrospectively received praise and been considered a seminal gothic rock album by several critics. So I’ve recorded the book, chapter by chapter, and the videos are all available here, for you to watch at your leisure. Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2019. This issue needs to be fixed! Winner of the Branford Boase Award 2001, Marcus Sedgwick’s powerful debut novel about surviving in a sinking world marks the beginning of the author’s multi-award-winning career. 'This Corrosion' roars on for nearly eleven minutes with a huge forty-piece choir, chugging synths and guitars, and a very upbeat dance rhythm. Floodland was released in 1987 and marked only a slight difference in the band’s sound. They are listed based on the band members' and producers' accounts of the sessions. Album itself deserves 5 stars, but reissue is spotty, Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2006. As Thieves 4. The Flood 2. It was released on 13 November 1987 by Merciful Release and Warner Music Group. He thought of the song as a way to logically explain why their relationship had to fall apart. 'Lucretia My Reflection' is driven by a forceful, repetitive bassline that sounds doomy as their previous work, but still manages to stick in your head. By this time, the band had definitely left its post-punk roots, as the excesses on production evidenced. [53] In the US, the album debuted at number 174 on the Billboard 200 during the week of 6 February 1988. [14] Merciful Release office manager Boyd Steemson also gave confirmation that Morrison's contributions were minimal. It was recorded at Fairview Studios in Willerby, Hull. "[5] Eldritch had no intention to carry on under the disformed band's name, as members who left to form the Mission had an agreement with him that the name the Sisters of Mercy would be used by no one after the break-up. The cassette release included the B-side to "This Corrosion", "Torch",[32] while the CD release included both "Torch" and "Colours", another B-side from the single releases for "This Corrosion", as bonus tracks. Amazing sound with my Sonos Five speaker that my turntable plugs into! Mark Coleman of Rolling Stone felt that the album was a step down from the Sisters of Mercy's previous material. This caused him to receive only partial production credit on "Dominion / Mother Russia". Floodland... a masterpiece...Brilliant album... but you probably already know that. It would be too confusing to print them all. He attributed the theme's recurrence to the amount of water within Hamburg, where he was writing these songs. The sound on this particular vinyl is exquisite and I recommend any vinyl junkies to hop on this while it’s still available! Eldritch did not sing on the album for contractual reasons, though Morrison collaborated with him for the first time, contributing a spoken passage on the track "Jihad". The album debuted on the UK Albums Chart at number 9, later being certified gold in UK by the BPI for selling 100,000 copies. Browse similar in: Gothic Rock albums New Wave albums Synth Pop albums. [6] He also thought that it would have been nonsensical to change the name, as he still wrote songs the same way as before. Still sounds great. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. [24] The track "1959" features only the sound of a piano, but was pieced together with a sequencer by Eldritch and played without an actual piano. After the project's first album was received negatively overall, he went back to recording as part of the Sisters of Mercy and hired the Sisterhood member Patricia Morrison for the recording of a new album. [16] He called Alexander while in New York City and hired him as a co-producer. 'Floodland' is a very well-produced work that mixes the pomp and bombast of 70s rock, and the Sisters' more familiar goth-alternative sound. Waiting for Robert Pain He added that the band create "a black soundscape that is majestic and vast" with "Dominion" / "Mother Russia" and that "slower tracks, like 'Flood' and '1959,' are some of the best ethereal sounds goth has to offer, and the downright regal 'This Corrosion' is one of the best songs of the genre. [20][21] Eldritch recalled that he was unsure as to why so many vocalists sung all at once, but noted that this "seemed like a good idea at the time" and worked out well in the end. [3] Eldritch, who had still intended to record the album but as a solo artist, called bassist Patricia Morrison that same month, who was on a tour of the United Kingdom with her band Fur Bible in support of Siouxsie and the Banshees, asking Morrison to collaborate. I was well aware of that when the album came out but what I didn't realise was that it would confuse other people. The Sisters Of Mercy 'Floodland' Revisited, Sister's Of Mercy 'Floodland' was a Goth masterpiece, feat. The four bonus tracks (two of which were added to the original cd pressing of the album) are very welcome, especially the epic twelve-minute full-length of 'Neverland'. [28] The video was shot at a warehouse in Wapping and directed by Stuart Orme. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2021. He figured that the label would not grant money to use on choirs, but that they would immediately do so if Steinman were to ask for it. Love this group. Eldritch had immediately thought of him when he came up with the idea for the song. The Sisters of Mercy wanted to film in Kazakhstan of the Soviet Union, but at the same time, Russian record label Melodiya were in negotiations with the West regarding video rights, and filming there would have botched the negotiations. Eldritch felt that a flood could be something stimulating, adding: "most people [...] only get wet under certain circumstances. They spent time at Strawberry Studios in Stockport before transitioning to The Wool Hall in Bath to finish recording. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. Worth it alone for the 10 minute version of Neverland. [37][41] Eldritch had also considered releasing "1959" as a single at some point; it was later released as a promotional single that aimed for radio play. As for the music, I will just say it's a great record that can now finally be appreciated with this excellent new version of it. To begin with, on this album The Sisters of Mercy consist of two members less. [27], "This Corrosion" was selected as the lead single from Floodland, although Eldritch initially had pleaded for "Dominion" to be the lead single. "[25] "Flood I" and "Flood II" both use the word "flood" as a metaphor for sex. [50], Floodland reached number nine on the UK Albums Chart. [54] It went on to peak at number 101, after spending six weeks on the chart, during the week of 12 March 1988. For me, the absolute standout tracks on First and Last and Always were Nine While Nine and Some Kind of Stranger, with the title track and Marian bringing up the rear. I have an original copy on vinyl, which sounds good, but this MfSL copy sounds AMAZING! On the vinyl version, 'This Corrosion' fades out at 9:16, and 'Driven Like The Snow' is a different mix, lasting 4:39. Although this has scuppered recording plans for a new album this month, Andrew now intends to record the same album in the New Year and could well be using Wayne as a session guitarist. Remaster is like night and day from original cd, Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2007. I just had the idea of all them huddled in their mobile homes while Mother Russia rained down on them. Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2020. The song also received a music video that was filmed in India. Eldritch claimed that Hussey would select the titles that he thought were the best and generate lyrics out of them. [10] Steinman and Eldritch used Power Station Studios in the city's Manhattan borough, where they worked with engineer Larry Alexander. To achieve this mix, Eldritch used Jim Steinman, of Meat Loaf fame, to produce the album. Sold by Amazon.com Services LLC. [12], Despite hiring her to play bass guitar on the album, Eldritch later claimed that Morrison did not contribute to the songwriting for it, with him saying that it was practically a solo record. Anderson East announces new album ‘Maybe We Never Die’ for release in August. Old School 3. Mercury In contrast to First and Last and Always, Floodland was created in a less conventional way, being pieced together on computers using sequencers. It was released on 13 November 1987 by Merciful Release and Warner Music Group. While the result does sound dated today, it is still an absolute production marvel. It is nonsense and yes I did an A/B comparison. [52] In 1993, Floodland was certified gold in Germany by the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI) for sales of 250,000 units. [19], The music of Floodland was described as a mix of gothic rock and dark wave. Imagine that a few years from now England is covered by water, and Norwich is an island. "[4] Eldritch still considered Morirson to be a vital part of the Sisters of Mercy, as she contributed greatly to the band's visual identity by appearing in music videos released for Floodland and on the album cover. [18] According to Steemson, Max Hole, the head of WEA's A&R, managed to get the band a budget of £50,000 for "This Corrosion". [43], Floodland has since received retrospective praise from music critics, however. Low Quality 128Kb Low Quality 128Kb. Eldritch worked on the recorded parts with a Voyetra Sequencer Plus, while a Yamaha SPX-90 was used as an effects unit and the parts were saved on a Compaq Portable 286. The lyrics of the track are a parody of lyrics in the manner that Hussey especially wrote them, which Eldritch considered to be typically "clichéd" and "meaningless". It also reached the top 40 in other European countries, including Switzerland. I just tried to write a song about these impressions. The guitars were played by Eldritch himself, apart from the solo on "This Corrosion", which was played by Steinman's friend Eddie Martinez. As a result, band frontman Andrew Eldritch formed a side project known as the Sisterhood, recording new material with them. [8] The EP had been recorded at Fairview Studios with Alan Vega but remained unreleased, with Eldritch instead keeping the idea for when he would reboot the Sisters of Mercy. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2017. Their primary instruments are listed based on the band members' accounts of the album's recording and their. 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