The Sisters Of Mercy - Floodland [Mobile Fidelity]

Following a brief hiatus and a total lineup overhaul, The Sisters of Mercy returned in 1987 with Floodland—an album that stands as a definitive commercial breakthrough and one of the most ambitious productions of the era. With his former bandmates gone, frontman Andrew Eldritch reinvented the group as a duo, recruiting the enigmatic bassist Patricia Morrison and elevating the "Doktor Avalanche" drum machine to a groundbreaking role. To achieve his vision of "Wagnerian" rock, Eldritch partnered with legendary producer Jim Steinman (Meat Loaf), resulting in a glorious, bombastic marriage of gothic intensity and sumptuous balladry.

The Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi) Silver Label edition brings an unprecedented level of depth to this "sumptuous and irrepressible" production. Mastered via MoFi's Gain 2 Ultra Analog System, this pressing untangles the dense layers of synthesizers, choral arrangements, and echoing guitars that define the album's sound. The audiophile mastering specifically enhances the "weight" of the production—from the thundering, stadium-sized drums of "Dominion/Mother Russia" to the delicate, piano-driven atmosphere of "1959." Eldritch’s baritone vocals are presented with a startling, "in-the-room" presence that highlights the album’s cinematic scale.

Housed in a sturdy, numbered jacket, this limited edition vinyl release captures Floodland in its most expansive form. It is the ultimate presentation of an album that moved the Sisters from the underground into the global spotlight, featuring the iconic anthems "This Corrosion" and "Lucretia My Reflection." For collectors and audiophiles alike, this MoFi pressing is the only way to experience the full, panoramic "wall of sound" that Eldritch and Steinman intended.