The Sisters of Mercy Forum
Hello & welcome toDamaged+Done wrote: ↑13 Apr 2023, 17:42 For an LP regularly called a classic, I always think that Side 1 of FALAA contains some of the weakest songs. WA and NTTC being the weakest links. They worked live as new material pre-split but nowadays, there are so many other songs I'd rather hear that it irks when they pop up...
1. Andrenochrome
2. Romeo Down
3. Train
4. Driven Like Snow
5. War On Drugs
6. Fix
7. Nine While Nine
8. Some kind Of Stranger
9. Summer
10. Top Nite Out
Not exactly full speed ahead towards the singularity, is it
Yeah not my attempt at least and it was a year ago so the image making thingies were more primitive but like, they can make nice art by now to the point it's kind of messed up for artists whose style can just be appropriated at will, I don't really know what to think of it all to be honest. I guess it doesn't matter because they'll keep developing them anyway, so...Maybe it can be both hehe, like SEO writing by AI. I asked chatgpt to explain Black Planet, this is what it says:
I hope Andrew doesn't try this.."Black Planet" is a song by English rock band The Sisters of Mercy, released in 1986 on their second studio album, "Floodland". The song features the signature dark, brooding sound that The Sisters of Mercy are known for, with powerful drums, driving basslines, and soaring guitar riffs.
The lyrics of "Black Planet" paint a bleak picture of a world on the brink of destruction, with references to war, violence, and social decay. The song's chorus, "On a black planet, screams a black soul, in a dead man's dream, all the things that you see slowly fade away," highlights the sense of hopelessness and despair that permeates the track.
Despite its bleak subject matter, "Black Planet" is an anthem of sorts for those who feel alienated from mainstream society. The song's powerful, driving rhythm and haunting vocals create a sense of urgency and intensity that speaks to the frustration and anger of those who feel marginalized or ignored by the world around them.
Overall, "Black Planet" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that showcases The Sisters of Mercy's unique sound and lyrical style. With its dark, brooding atmosphere and powerful message, it remains a favorite among fans of gothic and post-punk music to this day.
The main reason Sisters are still my favorite band some 30 years on is precisely because the band has about as many personalities as I do... They are so weird at heart that it seems like an inside joke when they aren't.
That sounds entirely reasonable considering they are all good songs. I love Dr. Jeep. It is a much better song than it is a good Sisters song. The video totally captures the cusp-of-the-WWW zeitgeist and the lyrics are just as relevant now if not more so.
Try singing that in your head to the melody of "Eyes of Caligula" lolIan1971 wrote: ↑16 Apr 2023, 16:10 In the interest of science, I asked ChatGPT to write a song about growing avocados, in a dystopian world, in the style of The Sisters Of Mercy.
May I present 'Resilient Avocado Hope':
(Verse 1)
In a desolate world, where hope is rare,
A lone avocado tree stands tall, with leaves so spare,
Its fruits, a treasure, in a barren land,
Surviving against all odds, nature's defiant stand.
(Chorus)
Growing avocados, in a dystopian sight,
Bearing fruits of hope, in the darkest of night,
A symbol of resilience, in a world so gray,
A beacon of life, in an apocalyptic fray.
(Verse 2)
Its roots dig deep, seeking water's trace,
Through polluted soil, in a toxic place,
The sun's harsh rays, scorch its skin,
Yet it perseveres, with a will to win.
(Chorus)
Growing avocados, in a dystopian sight,
Bearing fruits of hope, in the darkest of night,
A symbol of resilience, in a world so gray,
A beacon of life, in an apocalyptic fray.
(Bridge)
The Sisters of Mercy, once sang a song,
Of a world gone wrong, where nothing's long,
The avocado stands, a flicker of green,
A testament to nature's enduring scene.
(Verse 3)
People pass by, with hungry eyes,
Yearning for a taste of nature's prize,
They pluck the avocados, one by one,
Feasting on its flesh, under the scorching sun.
(Chorus)
Growing avocados, in a dystopian sight,
Bearing fruits of hope, in the darkest of night,
A symbol of resilience, in a world so gray,
A beacon of life, in an apocalyptic fray.
(Outro)
So let us remember, in our direst days,
That life finds a way, in mysterious ways,
Like the avocado tree, standing tall,
In a dystopian world, it gives us hope, after all.
That's a great list. Mine looks kinda like this:Pista wrote: ↑13 Apr 2023, 19:58Hello & welcome toDamaged+Done wrote: ↑13 Apr 2023, 17:42 For an LP regularly called a classic, I always think that Side 1 of FALAA contains some of the weakest songs. WA and NTTC being the weakest links. They worked live as new material pre-split but nowadays, there are so many other songs I'd rather hear that it irks when they pop up...
1. Andrenochrome
2. Romeo Down
3. Train
4. Driven Like Snow
5. War On Drugs
6. Fix
7. Nine While Nine
8. Some kind Of Stranger
9. Summer
10. Top Nite Out
When I'm on Fire 
@Dan Cougar howzit and welcome toDan Cougar wrote: ↑18 Apr 2023, 08:19 So here's my argument for a "best" song. I'll preface with that I have tickets to the Silver Springs, MD show that kicks off the 2023 US tour and will also be on my 51st birthday.
"Something Fast" is peak Eldritch. It's possibly his best song. Consider:
You can stand all night
At a red light anywhere in town
Hailing maries left and right
But none of them slow down
I seen the best of men go past
I don't want to be the last
Gimme something fast
This was written post a tour of the US. Only Andrew Eldritch could combine hailing Mary for penitence and hailing a cab and see that through to an implication of wanting redemption, to get laid, and a ride home simultaneously. I can just see that weird pink lighting in the part of town he is talking about here.
But there's a great ambiguity at the end... I think he's playing on how the US mix "fast" and "quickly/expediently"... Like it initially sounds to me like he wants something now, but I think no, he want's something fast. "Fast" referring to something that is sporty and exciting. He wants to take the ride rather than watch it go by. Effin brilliant. But there's more:
God knows everybody needs
A hand in their decision
Some of us are not so sure
I seen his own held out
For a ride on television
I think he's still in Baltimore
Clearly about turning on US TV and seeing so many people raising money for God, as if God was holding out his own hand for donations, for a ride which he didn't get. Leaving him stuck in Baltimore MD, the same state as Silver Springs!
