Most of these tracks have already been featured on Gothik (Cleopatra 1995) or various other compilations... and far from providing a snapshot of contributers to the genre, this comp' offers a scattered and unfocused collection of random & average tracks.
Many of which aren't associated with Gothic music at all.
The inclusion of tracks from The Psychedelic Furs (pop), Superheroines (grunge) and Sigue Sigue Sputnik (pop, again) will no doubt confuse, but the addition of two (yes, two) Cradle of Filth tracks is inexcusable.
There's enough misguided debate as to what is 'Gothic' without the unnecessary inclusion of this Heavy Metal band.
I'd invest in some vintage 80's quality albums, rather than compilations like these.
Siouxsie and the Banshees, Southern Death Cult and Bauhaus are recommended for the early stuff.
Some of the tracks on this CD are awful, i warn you.
Haloes is the best track on the whole compilation.
thanks.