The Sisters Of Mercy - Floodland

In 1987, The Sisters of Mercy emerged from a period of silence and a complete lineup overhaul with Floodland, an album that would become a monumental production of the decade. Having watched his previous bandmates depart, frontman Andrew Eldritch took total creative control, recruiting the iconic bassist Patricia Morrison and forging a partnership with "Meat Loaf" producer Jim Steinman. The result was a glorious, bombastic masterpiece that moved gothic rock into a new, cinematic dimension, defined by its "Wagnerian" scale and relentless, mechanical drive.

This limited Black Ice Galaxy variant offers a contemporary visual aesthetic that perfectly matches the album’s dark, expansive atmosphere. The vinyl features a translucent "Black Ice" base with swirling, stellar cloud effects, mirroring the nocturnal and oceanic themes of tracks like "Driven Like The Snow" and "Flood I." Sonically, the album remains as powerful as ever, featuring the "wall of sound" production that transformed underground anthems like "This Corrosion" and "Lucretia My Reflection" into global hits.

From the industrial-tinged pulse of the drum machine (Doktor Avalanche) to the lush, choral arrangements and Eldritch's unmistakable baritone, Floodland is a record of unparalleled "sumptuous balladry" and grit. Whether you are a longtime acolyte of the Merciful Release or a new listener discovering the origins of darkwave, this galaxy-effect pressing is a centerpiece for any collection—a beautiful physical object for one of rock’s most influential and enduring albums.