A Greatest Hits, Vol. 1: A Slight Case of Overbombing [B&N Exclusive]

by The Sisters of Mercy

Overview

A Slight Case of Overbombing gathered together material from goth merchants the Sisters of Mercy's three major-label releases. That fact immediately sets the stage for complaints from longtime fans desiring their indie music. However, for the listener more familiar with the band's mid- to late-'80s college radio tracks, this is a very good collection. The lyrics are rather pointless and Andrew Eldritch's vocals lack dynamics, but his singing has personality that overcomes his limitations. It's the edgy, hard gothic rock of the music that is their strength. There's an undeniable pull to songs like the galloping "This Corrosion" or the epic "More" (both produced by Jim Steinman). There's also a mix of "Temple of Love," featuring Ofra Haza, and an unreleased track, "Under the Gun." Not essential, but a good record for the casual fan (although more extensive liner notes would have been nice). ~ Tom Demalon

Product Details

Release Date:	11/22/2019
Label:	Rhino / Wea
UPC:	0190295695071
Rank:	8634

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Under the Gun
2. Temple of Love
3. Vision Thing
4. Detonation Boulevard
5. Doctor Jeep
6. More

Disc 2

7. Lucretia My Reflection
8. Dominion/Mother Russia
9. This Corrosion
10. No Time to Cry
11. Walk Away
12. Body and Soul

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Sisters of Mercy   Primary Artist
Ofra Haza   Guest Artist,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Terry Nunn   Guest Artist
Terri Nunn   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Wayne Hussey   Guitar,Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Craig Adams   Guitar (Bass)
Gary Marx   Guitar
Doktor Avalanche   Drums

Technical Credits

Andrew Eldritch   Mixing,Composer,Producer
Larry Alexander   Producer
Wayne Hussey   Composer
Ian Stanley   Producer
John Webber   Remastering Engineer,Remastering Engineer
Jim Steinman   Composer,Producer
Andreas Bruh   Composer
Craig Adams   Composer
Roxanne Seeman   Composer
Gary Marx   Composer
Andrea White   Artwork
Dave Allen   Mixing,Producer
Billie Hughes   Composer
Seeman Hughes   Composer,Producer
Andreas Bruhn   Composer