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Floodland is the second studio album by the English gothic rock band The Sisters of Mercy, released in 1987. Written primarily by frontman Andrew Eldritch, the album features a heavily synthesized, drum-machine-driven sound layered with guitars. It includes prominent singles such as 'This Corrosion' and 'Dominion/Mother Russia,' which helped define the band's signature dark, atmospheric aesthetic. The record is a cornerstone of the 1980s gothic rock genre, intended for fans of moody, brooding post-punk music.

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What band released the album 'Floodland'?

'Floodland' is the second studio album by the English gothic rock band The Sisters of Mercy. The band is fronted by Andrew Eldritch, who wrote the majority of the album's material.

What year was 'Floodland' released?

The album was released in 1987 on Merciful Release and East West Records. It followed the band's 1985 debut 'First and Last and Always' and a period of internal turmoil that saw most of the original members depart.

What are the biggest singles from 'Floodland'?

The album includes the prominent singles 'This Corrosion,' 'Dominion/Mother Russia,' and 'Lucretia My Reflection.' 'This Corrosion,' produced by Jim Steinman, became the band's biggest commercial hit.

Why does 'Floodland' sound so different from other Sisters of Mercy albums?

After most of the band left, Andrew Eldritch recorded 'Floodland' essentially as a solo project with heavy reliance on drum machines and synthesizers. Patricia Morrison contributed bass, but the album's heavily layered, cinematic sound was shaped primarily by Eldritch and co-producer Jim Steinman on key tracks.

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