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THE MISSION Gods Own Medicine (2007 issue UK 15-track digitally remastered CD album - Originally released in 1986 and including their biggest hit Wasteland this album captures the energy and vibrancy of a band fresh to the music world and features Bonus Recordings including 3 tracks previously unreleased on CD and the restored & originally intended version of Love Me To Death which had to be severely edited upon original release due to time constraints of vinyl completewith 12-page picture booklet containing sleevenotes photos & memorabilia)
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A welcome reissue of The Mission's debut album. Following on from their success in the UK Independent charts in early 1986, the group signed to Mercury Records and in November 1986 released 'God's Own Medicine'.
The album contained a number of tracks ('Sacrilege', 'Dance On Glass' and 'And The Dance Goes On') that the band had been playing live since their formation, but also showcased some slower numbers ('Let Sleeping Dogs Lie', 'Love Me To Death'). Three singles were issued from the album; 'Stay With Me', the stirring 'Wasteland' (the groups biggest hit) and 'Severina' (which features Julianne Regan of All About Eve on backing vocals). In my opinion, the original album is only marred by the unnecessary 'hereafter' version of 'Garden Of Delight', a slow, orchestrated version of their second single.
The original CD version of the album added two tracks ('Blood Brother' and 'Islands In A Stream', from the 'Stay With Me' 12") to the original running order, and this reissue retains these songs. In addition, there are 3 extra tracks - the 'anniversary mix' of 'Wasteland' (originally appearing on a limited release 12"), the 12" 'aqua marina mix' of 'Severina' and 'Wishing Well', the band's cover of the Free song that originally appeared on the 'Severina' 12". I assume that time constraints lead to the omission of the other 'Severina' b-side,'Tomorrow Never Knows', from this re-issue, but completists can find this track on the excellent 'Anthology' double CD. A pity the 12" version of 'Stay With Me' was not included (as suggested in earlier track listings!)
The album contained a number of tracks ('Sacrilege', 'Dance On Glass' and 'And The Dance Goes On') that the band had been playing live since their formation, but also showcased some slower numbers ('Let Sleeping Dogs Lie', 'Love Me To Death'). Three singles were issued from the album; 'Stay With Me', the stirring 'Wasteland' (the groups biggest hit) and 'Severina' (which features Julianne Regan of All About Eve on backing vocals). In my opinion, the original album is only marred by the unnecessary 'hereafter' version of 'Garden Of Delight', a slow, orchestrated version of their second single.
The original CD version of the album added two tracks ('Blood Brother' and 'Islands In A Stream', from the 'Stay With Me' 12") to the original running order, and this reissue retains these songs. In addition, there are 3 extra tracks - the 'anniversary mix' of 'Wasteland' (originally appearing on a limited release 12"), the 12" 'aqua marina mix' of 'Severina' and 'Wishing Well', the band's cover of the Free song that originally appeared on the 'Severina' 12". I assume that time constraints lead to the omission of the other 'Severina' b-side,'Tomorrow Never Knows', from this re-issue, but completists can find this track on the excellent 'Anthology' double CD. A pity the 12" version of 'Stay With Me' was not included (as suggested in earlier track listings!)
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Regarded by many as one of the iconic albums by Goth Rockers The Mission formed by ex Sisters Of Mercy Wayne Hussey, this in my opinion their greatest album. It was the very first album by The Mission that I bought back in the 80's and it still remains one of my favourite albums. There are some real gems here, from the orchestrally driven Garden Of Delight to the out and out rocker Sacrilege, it's a roller coaster ride right from the opening track Wasteland. Also on this album there's remixes of both Wasteland and Severina, a cover of Free's Wishing Well and a little acoustic instrumental not on the original called Love You To Death. After 20 odd years, it still sounds as fresh as ever, and I'd heartily recommend it if you're looking for something a little 'different' to listen to. It's rock Jim, but not as we know it.....
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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The original release of 'God's Own Medicine' back in the early 80's came as a breathe of fresh air in a very turid musical 'Wasteland'. However to place the album into context it was only one of many fine albums by Goth-style bands of that time - all of which were great but which were somewhat of a specialised taste.
This re-issue gives us chance to assess the true quality of this band in a completely different musical landscape. The result is quite remarkable for the album, plus additional tracks some of which appeared in various guises including extended 12" mixes at the beginning of the Missions career, force a completely different interpretation of the band. It may be a slight over statement to suggest that 'God's Own Medicine' is a classic rock album but we are not far off the mark in adding it to the list of truly great debut albums of any era.
Hopefully this re-issue will bring the Mission back catalogue to a new audiance of musicos looking for some fresh musical ideas and well-crafted songs. If you are interested in buying this album for the first time then I might suggest that you completely ignore the Goth tag all together for 'God's Own Medicine' falls more neatly into the CD collections of Led Zep fans rather than lovers of Bauhaus, for example.
This re-issue gives us chance to assess the true quality of this band in a completely different musical landscape. The result is quite remarkable for the album, plus additional tracks some of which appeared in various guises including extended 12" mixes at the beginning of the Missions career, force a completely different interpretation of the band. It may be a slight over statement to suggest that 'God's Own Medicine' is a classic rock album but we are not far off the mark in adding it to the list of truly great debut albums of any era.
Hopefully this re-issue will bring the Mission back catalogue to a new audiance of musicos looking for some fresh musical ideas and well-crafted songs. If you are interested in buying this album for the first time then I might suggest that you completely ignore the Goth tag all together for 'God's Own Medicine' falls more neatly into the CD collections of Led Zep fans rather than lovers of Bauhaus, for example.
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Blast from the Past!
Forgotten how much I really loved this album and how brilliant it was. Took me right back to 1986 when the Mission were at their very best and hence produced this fantastic album. Read more
Published 4 months ago by L. Mumford
Pachouli soaked fantasmagoria!!!
I always preferred The Mission to The Sisters of Mercy. The more melodic and human songwriting approach of Wayne Hussey always appealed more to me than the industrial doom of... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Stotty
Pretty God
Got this recently, pretty much as i remember from an old tape version. Shame the sound is not much better, but still a really good "debut". Read more
Published 17 months ago by Matt H
Good Old 80's ... back to my youth ...
Have this on viynl...but just had to purchase it on CD for a peter pan existence and a recap of my youth ... all time favourties of this genre ... bring it back ...
Published 18 months ago by Det
Oh Come On!
Look, sorry mish fans, I'm only writing this in the interest of balance. I was very much into the Mission at the time, but to see the 4 and 5-star reviews of this album in 2010 is... Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2010 by Marchespie
Most Enjoyable
I really enjoy listening to this band again after so long, they where one of my favourite bands of the 80's,its nice when some of the bands reform again and do some of the old... Read more
Published on 29 May 2009 by Mr. S. N. Ford
Sounds better than ever...
With out doubt one of the best albums of the 80's, up there with The Cult Love, IMHO. It shouldn't be classed as just a Goth production, it should have a much wider appeal than... Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2009 by A. N. Williams
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