The Sisters of Mercy The Black October Tour (Top Rank Brighton 22nd October 1984 and Manchester University 13th October 1984)

 Black, Black, It's All Gone Black!

There are elements of The Sisters of Mercy I quite like. Certainly, 'First And Last And Always' is a great album, as is 'Gift' by The Sisterhood (an Andrew Eldritch spin-off featuring songs originally intended for the second Sisters of Mercy album). 'Floodland' again was a really strong album that saw the band having mainstream success with Eldritch joined by ex-Gun Club member and Mrs Vanian, Patricia Morrison. Nevertheless, I always struggled with taking them seriously, for sure no one could take them as seriously as them did themselves! Even Bauhaus occasionally revealed a glimmer of humour!

I never saw them, but I recall that mates were at the Brighton gig included here.

This posts includes two sets from 1984's 'Black October' tour, the main set from Brighton's Top Rank (minus the encore) and the encore only from Manchester University recorded a week or so before.

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Top Rank Brighton 22nd October 1984

01. Intro

02. Burn

03. Heartland

04. Marian

05. Walk Away

06. Body And Soul

07. No Time To Cry

8.  Anaconda

09. Emma

10. A Rock And A Hard Place

11. Train

12. Floorshow

13. Alice

14. Body Electric

15. Gimme Shelter

Manchester University 13th October 1984

01. Knockin' On Heaven's Door

02. Hey Joe

03. Knockin' On Heaven's Door

04. Purple Haze

05. Stairway To Heaven (Instrumental)

06. Ghostrider

07. Louie Louie