- Audio CD (25 Oct 1990)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Elektra / Wea
- ASIN: B000002H2J
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 359,382 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album, when I first heard it, comsumed me completely; it awoke in me a feeling of awe, a feeling that I had never experienced before and expect never to feel again. This album is, in so many ways, unique; the only album the "True" Sisters Of Mercy released, the only album that contains the brilliant guitar team of Gary Marx and Wayne Hussey, carried by Craig Adams' powerful bass and, of course, the cold, harsh voice of Andrew Eldrich and the constant passionless pulse of Doktor Avalanche. This album stirs thew soul, it is the embodiment of that time when music had reached a new plateau; so nilhistic, so cruel and yet it is an epiphany, a self realisation. The title track begins with tinny guitar accomaniment, which is then picked up and carried by Adams' rich, deep bass chords before, finally, the voice of the venerable Doktor brings forth Eldrich, the death of love and the promise of only failure and accepance of defeat. No Time To Cry takes from us what hope we may have once held onto, A Rock And A Hard Place shows us the worth of love and life and Marian sings of lost love and love unfulfilled. This album, is so cold and devoid of passion; it is still one of the most powerful albums ever released and I dare anyone to listen to this and not be moved by it. AND THEY ONLY GAVE ME FIVE STARS TO VOTE WITH!!!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I only discovered 'goth' music properly a couple of years ago at uni, but was aware of the Sisters for a number of years. The first album I bought by this band was 'A Slight Case Of Overbombing' owing to the fact that I liked 'Under the gun' and 'Temple of love' plus recommendations from friends. However, the tracks from this album affected me most. After hearing it in its entirety I can simply say that it is absolutely amazing. Every song is smooth, dark and atmospheric - stand out tracks would have to be the gothic dream of drowning in love, 'Marian' and the paranoia of 'Walk Away' which has fantastic clanging guitar work. From this period I think only 'Night Time' by Killing Joke is able to measure up. This music could not he made today without sounding premeditated. SHakeshakeshake....
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is easily one of my top three favourite albums of all time. And since it would be difficult for me to name the other two right away it's probably fair to say that this Sisters album is the one I would keep if I had to destroy all my other records, CDs, tapes, etc.
While the music on First and Last and Always does remind me of the days of my youth quite a bit, I also find it to be absolutely timeless. Everytime I listen to it, from the ominious opening chords of Black Planet to the fade of the overwhelming Some Kind of Stranger, it grips me and takes me on a journey, just as if I were listening to it for the first time.
For me, this album is one of the most passionate pieces of music I know and will ever know.
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Life changing moments.... A first listen to First and Last....
This is what God would have created on the 7th day if he wasn't resting. From the opening notes of "Black Planet" to the closing beat of "Some Kind Of Stranger" it's pure listening... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Grumpy Old Goth
A Post Punk Classic!
I was only 10 years old when this album came out. However I only got to listen to the whole thing years later, in 1991. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Felipe de Abreu
The greatest!
It's 2010 and quite simply put this is the greatest album ever made. It is perfect in every way. I can play it endlessly and discover more in it with every play. Read more
Published 17 months ago by sbdags
Goth Rock Started Here
For a brief moment in time back in the early Eighties, the hard rocking Leeds-based outfit The Sisters Of Mercy could apparently do no wrong. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2010 by P. Frizelle
Dark, Brooding and Brilliant.
This is industrial strength mid-80's rock (dare I say Goth?) at its absolute best without a doubt. Dark, heavy, emotional. Read more
Published on 30 April 2009 by Bob Monkhouse
Still a valid album after all these years.
I remember my brother buying this for my birthday in 1987 because I was in to The Mission (The Mission UK). Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2007 by PalominBeaut
The lizard kings of goth rock
"First And Last And Always" remains a landmark in the history of gloomy rock - a near perfect mix of drum machine, rumbling bass, Celtic guitars and baritone vocals. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2006 by C. Wareham
Definitive
Not only the best versions of the album tracks, but also nice clean and sparkly CD renditions of 'Bury Me Deep' and 'Poison Door'. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2006 by D. Lloyd
Masterpiece
Finally the original remixes on CD. This together with remastered b-sides to No Time To Cry 12" and Walk Away 12". Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2006 by Johan Åman Skoog
Reissue of 1985's debut album
The Sisters of Mercy had released several ep's and singles and traded in original member Ben Gunn for former Dead or Alive-member Wayne Hussey when they recorded their debut album... Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2006 by Jason Parkes
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