The Sisters Of Mercy - Acid On The Floor Live At Melkweg, Amsterdam, Holland June 2nd 1984 - FM Broadcast

Acid On The Floor documents one of the most famous performances in the history of The Sisters of Mercy: the June 2, 1984, show at the Melkweg in Amsterdam. Recorded during the "Black October" tour cycle just as the band was preparing to record their debut album, this performance is renowned for its intense energy and the famously "altered" state of the band members. Sourced from an original FM Broadcast, the audio quality is exceptionally sharp, providing a professional soundstage that captures the raw power of the Eldritch/Hussey/Adams/Marx lineup in a way that audience tapes simply cannot.

The setlist is a masterclass in gothic-rock tension and release. It features definitive live versions of early classics like "Burn" and "Heartland," alongside a searing performance of "Body and Soul." The recording is particularly prized for its "mechanical" ferocity, with the digital pulse of Doktor Avalanche cutting through the thick, swirling fog of Wayne Hussey’s 12-string guitar and Craig Adams’ distorted bass. This broadcast also includes their iconic, heavy-lidded covers, such as the brooding take on "Emma" and the feedback-drenched chaos of "Sister Ray."

Often found as a limited edition pressing on colored vinyl (with variants ranging from "Acid Green" to "Smoky Clear"), this unofficial release has become a cornerstone of the band's live discography. It captures the Sisters just before they became "the biggest underground band in the world," showing them at their most dangerous, unpredictable, and loud. For any fan wanting to hear the "classic" lineup in a professional live setting, Acid On The Floor is an essential, high-velocity time capsule of 1984.