Best Goth Band - Page 2

ohthehorror · 03.21.2006, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SpectralJulianIsNotDead

I vote Bauhaus.

Christian Death is more like comedy goth IMO. They are to goth what the Germs were to punk.

If you are going to list Siouxsie and Cure as goth, Joy Division should probably be up there too. Birthday Party and early bad seeds were fricking good too, but whether or not they were actually gothic is up in the air.

Christian Death without Rozz is a joke, but their first three records are classics.

krastian · 03.21.2006, 06:00 PM

Voted!......the poll function is pretty sweet.

SpectralJulianIsNotDead · 03.21.2006, 07:07 PM

Well, I'm not saying that they are bad, I'm just saying their lyrics and presentation make me smile.

I'm mostly familiar with their first album. Songs like Romeo's Distress and Spiritual Cramp are awesome. I like the Germs too, but I can't really take either band too seriously, same with Misfits.

Glice · 03.21.2006, 07:25 PM

I always think the Birthday Party should be thrown in with Goths, as should Joy Division.

I voted for Bauhaus nonetheless.

GeneticKiss · 03.22.2006, 12:17 AM

I chose the Cure becuz I love them, though I also like Bauhaus, Sisters Of Mercy, and some of the others...

Ha, no one voted for Gene Loves Jezebel...

schizophrenicroom · 03.22.2006, 12:20 AM

I picked The Cure.

CHOUT · 03.22.2006, 12:30 AM

I guess the Cure are goth-y in places, but they've went through a few different styles. They were my pick though. I love the Cure.
Bauhaus would be my second pick.

SpectralJulianIsNotDead · 03.22.2006, 01:27 AM

For those of you who have never listened to Bauhaus, check out the songs "Bela Legosi's Dead", "King Volcano", "Dark Entries" and "Stigmata Martyr".
As far as albums "In the Flat Field" is great.

They also did some really awesome covers- like John Cale's "Rosegarden Funeral of Sores" and T. Rex's "Telegram Sam"

After you check out all those, listen to the tracks "Crowds", "She's in Parties", and "Spirit" for the more pop oriented side of Bauhaus.

Oh, plus the guitarist made a side project called Tones on Tail. "Christian Says", "Lions" and "Twist" are really cool, I like "Twist" because it is very heavily instrumental song that is not to heavy, almost having a surf quality. "Go" is a dance standard.

As far as what gothic rock was (IMO):

Major influences of gothic rock: Iggy Pop (The Idiot), David Bowie (Diamond Dogs, Ziggy Stardust), John Cale (Vintage Violence), Joy Division (Unknown Pleasures), T. Rex, and of course, punk.

Other music influenced gothic, such as baroque, renaissance, and medieval music. This is very evident in Bauhaus's "King Volcano" which is almost a chant.

Imagery in gothic music is very similar to imagery in dark romantic/gothic literature of the second half of the 19th century. Christian imagery (specifically catholic), classical imagery, as well as just plain horrific imagery are popular. Gothic rock is usually very serious and dramatic music. Some bands too serious for their own good, and others too dramatic for their own good.

Suggested listening:
Bauhaus- In the Flat Field
Bauhaus- Mask
Joy Division- Unknown Pleasures
Birthday Party- Prayers on Fire
Tones on Tail- Pop
And pretty much 90% of the albums put out by beggar's banquet records (not all are gothic rock, but a good portion are)

SpectralJulianIsNotDead · 03.22.2006, 01:28 AM

BTW, anyone find it funny that gothic rock was one of the main influences to shoegaze? Considering how goth is cold and dark, and shoegaze is warm and fuzzy.

IntoTheGroovey · 03.22.2006, 01:29 AM

I'm a big fan of Siouxsie and the Banshees so I'd go with them. The Cure and Bauhaus would be after.

Flen flyys · 03.22.2006, 01:36 AM

Ha ha, fool, you forgot about...

Dead Can Dance.

I Don't really consider them "goth" myself, but since everybody calls them that, I may as well pick them because I like them better than any of the bands on that list. Picking from the list though, I'd choose Siouxsie and the Banshees.

Everyneurotic · 03.22.2006, 02:22 AM

some people also call swans goth

krastian · 03.22.2006, 02:25 AM

Good call on Siouxsie....I might have picked them over Bauhaus....maybe, it's close.

Angel Dust · 03.22.2006, 03:30 AM

Anyone catch The Sisters of Mercy on their recent tour? I just saw them on Sunday, while i love their albums, they totally blew it at the concert, it sounded totally fucked up.

The Warlocks opened, they were awesome!

khchris(original) · 03.22.2006, 08:52 AM

Gothic vs Deathrock?

Sex Gang Children?

khchris(original) · 03.22.2006, 08:54 AM

Crazy that Patricia Morrison was in the LA punk band BAGS. Never could get into Sisters of Mercy.

Didn't she play bass for the Damned recently?

Hip Priest · 03.22.2006, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by khchris(original)

Crazy that Patricia Morrison was in the LA punk band BAGS. Never could get into Sisters of Mercy.

Didn't she play bass for the Damned recently?

I like 2nd and 3rd gen. Sisters, especially 2nd.

Not as good as Fields of the Nephilim though

Signpost · 03.22.2006, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Everyneurotic

some people also call swans goth

Probably because albums such as Holy Money or Children Of God sound very goth-like.

Angel Dust · 03.22.2006, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by khchris(original)

Crazy that Patricia Morrison was in the LA punk band BAGS. Never could get into Sisters of Mercy.

Didn't she play bass for the Damned recently?

Wow... I didn't know that bit. I figured she was a UK native, cool though.

The Warlocks' bass player had a striking resemblance of Patricia Morrison, they both kind of look alike and play bass. Both are hot too... they have that Elvira vibe to them.

Angel Dust · 03.22.2006, 10:13 PM

BTW Bauhaus at The Wiltern this year was one of the best shows I have seen in a long time. They sounded very solid, lighting was great, sound was flawless, and they had great energy.

They are touring with NIN soon, I might have to go to that just so I can see them again.

I met David J briefly at Coachella, he was very friendly. He clued me in on their subsequent tour following Coachella, so I wasn't too disappointed when I missed them there.

View Poll Results: We all like a goth band. Which do you prefer?
Fields of the Nephilim	1	1.37%
The Sisters of Mercy	4	5.48%
Bauhaus	15	20.55%
The Mission	0	0%
Siouxsie and the Banshees	4	5.48%
The Cure	26	35.62%
Gene Loves Jezebel	0	0%
Rosetta Stone	0	0%
Ha ha, fool, you forgot about...	8	10.96%
I don't like ANY goth music. So there!	15	20.55%
Voters: 73. You may not vote on this poll

03.21.2006, 06:00 PM	#22
krastian invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Baltimore Posts: 7,808	Voted!......the poll function is pretty sweet. __________________ Confusion is next and next after that is the Truth.
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03.21.2006, 07:07 PM	#23
SpectralJulianIsNotDead invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,409	Well, I'm not saying that they are bad, I'm just saying their lyrics and presentation make me smile. I'm mostly familiar with their first album. Songs like Romeo's Distress and Spiritual Cramp are awesome. I like the Germs too, but I can't really take either band too seriously, same with Misfits.
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03.21.2006, 07:25 PM	#24
Glice invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 12,664	I always think the Birthday Party should be thrown in with Goths, as should Joy Division. I voted for Bauhaus nonetheless.
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03.22.2006, 12:17 AM	#25
GeneticKiss expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,666	I chose the Cure becuz I love them, though I also like Bauhaus, Sisters Of Mercy, and some of the others... Ha, no one voted for Gene Loves Jezebel...
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03.22.2006, 12:20 AM	#26
schizophrenicroom invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: behind you Posts: 10,807	I picked The Cure. __________________ fuck i'm frustrated, freaking out something fierce, would you help me? i'm hungry and i stuffer and i startle, i struggle and i stammer til i'm up to my ears in miserable quote unquote "art"
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03.22.2006, 12:30 AM	#27
CHOUT invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 3,128	I guess the Cure are goth-y in places, but they've went through a few different styles. They were my pick though. I love the Cure. Bauhaus would be my second pick. __________________ Chout's rare Sonic Youth vids: http://youtube.com/SONICchout
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03.22.2006, 01:27 AM	#28
SpectralJulianIsNotDead invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,409	For those of you who have never listened to Bauhaus, check out the songs "Bela Legosi's Dead", "King Volcano", "Dark Entries" and "Stigmata Martyr". As far as albums "In the Flat Field" is great. They also did some really awesome covers- like John Cale's "Rosegarden Funeral of Sores" and T. Rex's "Telegram Sam" After you check out all those, listen to the tracks "Crowds", "She's in Parties", and "Spirit" for the more pop oriented side of Bauhaus. Oh, plus the guitarist made a side project called Tones on Tail. "Christian Says", "Lions" and "Twist" are really cool, I like "Twist" because it is very heavily instrumental song that is not to heavy, almost having a surf quality. "Go" is a dance standard. As far as what gothic rock was (IMO): Major influences of gothic rock: Iggy Pop (The Idiot), David Bowie (Diamond Dogs, Ziggy Stardust), John Cale (Vintage Violence), Joy Division (Unknown Pleasures), T. Rex, and of course, punk. Other music influenced gothic, such as baroque, renaissance, and medieval music. This is very evident in Bauhaus's "King Volcano" which is almost a chant. Imagery in gothic music is very similar to imagery in dark romantic/gothic literature of the second half of the 19th century. Christian imagery (specifically catholic), classical imagery, as well as just plain horrific imagery are popular. Gothic rock is usually very serious and dramatic music. Some bands too serious for their own good, and others too dramatic for their own good. Suggested listening: Bauhaus- In the Flat Field Bauhaus- Mask Joy Division- Unknown Pleasures Birthday Party- Prayers on Fire Tones on Tail- Pop And pretty much 90% of the albums put out by beggar's banquet records (not all are gothic rock, but a good portion are)
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03.22.2006, 01:28 AM	#29
SpectralJulianIsNotDead invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,409	BTW, anyone find it funny that gothic rock was one of the main influences to shoegaze? Considering how goth is cold and dark, and shoegaze is warm and fuzzy.
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03.22.2006, 01:29 AM	#30
IntoTheGroovey bad moon rising Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 197	I'm a big fan of Siouxsie and the Banshees so I'd go with them. The Cure and Bauhaus would be after. __________________ The owls are not what they seem.
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03.22.2006, 01:36 AM	#31
Flen flyys little trouble girl Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 64	Ha ha, fool, you forgot about... Dead Can Dance. I Don't really consider them "goth" myself, but since everybody calls them that, I may as well pick them because I like them better than any of the bands on that list. Picking from the list though, I'd choose Siouxsie and the Banshees. __________________ "That's part of your problem, you know, you haven't seen enough movies. All of life's riddles are answered in the movies."---Grand Canyon
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03.22.2006, 02:22 AM	#32
Everyneurotic invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mexico Posts: 15,713	some people also call swans goth __________________ Richard Clayderman found alive and still bland! Repo Man has all night! Photographic evidence of Monosodic's existance! New Kiddieriot shit after all! Never too late to share fave rex from the year before! David Keenan is a douchebag! Ron Asheton missed!
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03.22.2006, 02:25 AM	#33
krastian invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Baltimore Posts: 7,808	Good call on Siouxsie....I might have picked them over Bauhaus....maybe, it's close. __________________ Confusion is next and next after that is the Truth.
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03.22.2006, 03:30 AM	#34
Angel Dust little trouble girl Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 47	Anyone catch The Sisters of Mercy on their recent tour? I just saw them on Sunday, while i love their albums, they totally blew it at the concert, it sounded totally fucked up. The Warlocks opened, they were awesome! __________________ Formerly DrugBat.
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03.22.2006, 08:52 AM	#35
khchris(original) 100% Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: LA Posts: 708	Gothic vs Deathrock? Sex Gang Children?
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03.22.2006, 08:54 AM	#36
khchris(original) 100% Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: LA Posts: 708	Crazy that Patricia Morrison was in the LA punk band BAGS. Never could get into Sisters of Mercy. Didn't she play bass for the Damned recently?
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03.22.2006, 10:13 PM	#40
Angel Dust little trouble girl Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 47	BTW Bauhaus at The Wiltern this year was one of the best shows I have seen in a long time. They sounded very solid, lighting was great, sound was flawless, and they had great energy. They are touring with NIN soon, I might have to go to that just so I can see them again. I met David J briefly at Coachella, he was very friendly. He clued me in on their subsequent tour following Coachella, so I wasn't too disappointed when I missed them there. __________________ Formerly DrugBat.
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