Vision Thing 1990
The Sisters of Mercy's final album shows signs that the bands creative juices were beginning to run dry, largely as a result of Eldritch's decision to continue to move them towards a more mainstream pop sound. Whether this was an attempt to become more commercially viable, or the fact that they were just getting old and losing their edge, Floodland comes off as a pretty standard 80's rock album, making it horribly dated. Yes the opening track is killer, and there are some good songs, but when you consider that this was the same year industrial goth legends Skinny Puppy put out Too Dark Park, it was clear it was time for the Sisters to exit the center stage. **1/2 stars thumbs sideways.
Vision Thing
When You Don't See Me
Final thoughts: The Sisters of Mercy were a good band worthy to be remembered, as they featured one of the most talented vocalists in their genre, but on a whole, they will also be remembered as a band that fell just short of brilliance, for whatever reason, they weren't able to create that timeless masterpiece. Next up, something from the 90's.
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