On this day November 16 1987, The Sisters of Mercy released Floodland, a dark and atmospheric masterpiece that became one of the defining albums of the gothic rock movement. After internal band tensions left frontman Andrew Eldritch working largely alone, the result was a grand, cinematic sound driven by moody synthesizers, layered vocals, and the mechanical pulse of the band’s iconic drum machine, Doktor Avalanche.
Floodland featured haunting tracks such as Dominion Mother Russia, Lucretia My Reflection, and This Corrosion. The album’s dramatic production and somber tone captured the cold beauty of late 80s gothic rock, earning critical praise and a devoted following. It marked a creative rebirth for The Sisters of Mercy, fusing melancholy, elegance, and power in equal measure.
80s insight: Floodland reflected the atmospheric side of 80s rock, when artists explored mood, style, and emotion to create music that felt both haunting and timeless.
Floodland featured haunting tracks such as Dominion Mother Russia, Lucretia My Reflection, and This Corrosion. The album’s dramatic production and somber tone captured the cold beauty of late 80s gothic rock, earning critical praise and a devoted following. It marked a creative rebirth for The Sisters of Mercy, fusing melancholy, elegance, and power in equal measure.
80s insight: Floodland reflected the atmospheric side of 80s rock, when artists explored mood, style, and emotion to create music that felt both haunting and timeless.
