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A compliation of all the major-label singles from the Sisters of Mercy. Chronologically, releases are in a 'back-to front' order, so the final track is the oldest release, 1984's excellent (if overproduced) 'Body and Soul'. Two singles from 'First and Last and Always' follow - the storming 'Walk Away' and rousing 'No Time to Cry', but then - oh dear - things go decidely pear-shaped. Material from "the Sister's" last two albums reveals that Eldritch really didn't know when to stop: the quality of material is patchy (bar the excellent 'Doctor Jeep')and most tracks are presented in their extendedmore… format - which sounds great, but it's just all too self-indulgent I'm afraid. Almost unbelievable that this is from the same man who created the almost supernaturally brilliant 'Reptile House EP', available on 'Some Girls Wander by Mistake' compilation. The final two (chronologically) - but really first two tracks are frankly awful: a remixed, turgid 'Temple of Love' which has none of the power of the original (released to promote 'SGWBM'), and 'Under the Gun' - which sounds like the sort of thing Bonnie Tyler might have released in the 80s. Seriously.
If by some chance you haven't heard the Sisters before, this isn't a good introduction - avoid this album, and buy 'Some Girls...' instead.

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Music > Albums

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CD

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Retail

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Title:

Sisters of Mercy - A Slight Case of Overbombing: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 (1999) Retail CD

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Front

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