Some Girls Wander by Mistake
The Sisters of Mercy · 1992
79 min · 19 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · post-punk
A haunting blend of gothic rock and post-punk, echoing with atmospheric textures and darkly poetic lyrics.
Some Girls Wander by Mistake is an album by The Sisters of Mercy, released in 1992. A haunting blend of gothic rock and post-punk, echoing with atmospheric textures and darkly poetic lyrics. This album is notable for its role in defining the goth rock genre, receiving critical acclaim for its dark aesthetics and complex themes. It contributed to The Sisters of Mercy's lasting impact on alternative music, influencing a generation of bands in the gothic and post-punk scenes, while also reaching significant chart positions in various countries. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Some Girls Wander by Mistake sound like?
A haunting blend of gothic rock and post-punk, echoing with atmospheric textures and darkly poetic lyrics. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock.
What makes Some Girls Wander by Mistake by The Sisters of Mercy notable?
This album is notable for its role in defining the goth rock genre, receiving critical acclaim for its dark aesthetics and complex themes. It contributed to The Sisters of Mercy's lasting impact on alternative music, influencing a generation of bands in the gothic and post-punk scenes, while also reaching significant chart positions in various countries. Released in 1992, 'Some Girls Wander by Mistake' is a compilation that highlights The Sisters of Mercy's influential sound during their peak years. This album comes after their breakthrough album 'Floodland' (1987) and includes tracks from their early EPs, showcasing the band's evolution in style and lyrical depth as they transitioned into the 90s.
How many songs are on Some Girls Wander by Mistake?
Some Girls Wander by Mistake has 19 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Alice Standout 3:34
- 2 Floorshow 3:40
- 3 Phantom 7:10
- 4 1969 2:45
- 5 Kiss the Carpet 5:55
- 6 Lights 5:51
- 7 Valentine 4:44
- 8 Fix 3:41
- 9 Burn 4:49
- 10 Kiss the Carpet (reprise) 0:36
- 11 Temple of Love (extended version) Standout 7:42
- 12 Heartland 4:47
- 13 Gimme Shelter Standout 5:57
- 14 The Damage Done 3:03
- 15 Watch 3:11
- 16 Home of the Hit-Men 0:34
- 17 Body Electric 4:18
- 18 Adrenochrome 2:57
- 19 Anaconda 4:06
Release Date
April 27, 1992
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
79 min 28 sec
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