>> Sisters Of Mercy

With simple, though prominent, snare and kick drum rhythms mixed with melancholic guitars and Andrew Eldrich's ghostlike voice, the Sisters of Mercy helped to solidify Gothic rock into a well-defined style. Building upon postpunk minimalism, the Sisters expand their sound to make a full-bodied yet hollow style. Though the band had drastic lineup changes, each album features a consistently dark and haunting sound.

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