As for the Madonna 'comparison'. Your right, The Sisters could never ever come close to what Madonna has achieved, so your maybe your right on that point.
What you failed to understand was not so much a musical or 'artistic merit' comparison, but that of a 'live' context.
When Madonna played she limited her show to 'newer' stuff when everyone had worked many hard hours, paid good money etc..and got a show they never expected, and where sadly dissapointed. The second time around it was what the fans really wanted to hear. Classic hits .And lots of them
For many, myself included. The Sisters of Mercy as a unit ended that night at the Royal Albert Hall - and the look on many of the sad faces outside seemed to agtree. What has occured since has merely been 'Andrew Eldricth featuring assorted friends and session muscians' . To me when the core of a band goes - so does the romance and real unity of that band.
When Japan broke up Sylvian didn't adopt a NEW Japan, he brushed himself down and started off a new. As a solo artist. This is what I believe Eldritch should of done at that time,instead of 'resting on the laurels of former glories'. The was the perfect time to 'let sleeping dogs die' and move on.
As for a Sisters re-union. Never going to happen, we all know that, it's a pipe dream for us older fans. But unless you saw the classic line-up live, you'll never know what you really missed. (sounds arrogant and maybe a little cliquey - but it's the only way I could explain it). But it would be nice to see it all one more time. Much the way fans of Motorhead would love to see Fast Eddie and Phil Taylor one more time or Pink Floyd for the even older ones out there.
It's a personal thing with me, once a band implodes - leave it and move on. The Ramones would of never been the Ramones if it had been Joey and three journey men behind him when Dee Dee and Johnny died.
Gabba Gabba hey..
