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Gothic rock (also called goth rock or simply goth) is a style of rock music that emerged from post-punk in the United Kingdom in the late 1970s. The first post-punk bands which shifted toward dark music with gothic overtones include Siouxsie and the Banshees, [2][3] Joy Division, [2][3][4] Bauhaus, [2][3] and the Cure. [2][3] The genre itself ...
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The record widely credited with inventing goth appeared well before the genre was officially coined. The date was August 1979, when London-based indie Small Wonder released Northampton quartet Bauhaus’ first single, “Bela Lugosi’s Dead.” A chilling, nine-minute slice of skeletal, dub-infused noir topped off by Peter Murphy’s charismatic baritone, t...
Goth, however, first went overground in 1982, with The Cure sporting their trademark big hair and red lipstick on tour in support of their monolithic Pornography album. Meanwhile, Bauhaus notched up Top 20 album success with The Sky’s Gone Out and Burning From The Inside, and their supercharged cover of David Bowie’s “Ziggy Stardust” tore up Top Of...
As a commercial force, goth peaked during the late 80s, but continued to exert its influence during the 90s alt.rock explosion. Rob Zombie’s outlandish image and sartorial style has clearly been touched by the hand of goth, while the genre also bled liberally into the DNA of multi-milling-selling albums from the era, such as Nine Inch Nails’ The Do...
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Aug 18, 2023 · Defining Goth Rock: Unraveling the Sonic Mystique. Goth rock, often referred to as simply “goth,” is a subgenre of rock music characterized by its distinctive blend of dark, atmospheric soundscapes, introspective lyrics, and a sense of melancholy. The genre’s sound typically features a fusion of post-punk’s angular guitar riffs ...
Oct 25, 2017 · The Story of Goth in 33 Songs. After it blazed through England and New York in the 1970s, the first wave of punk rock left a whole lot of darkness in its wake. As the decade rolled to a close ...
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Oct 15, 2024 · The stereotypical image of a goth—complete with big hair, pale makeup, and black clothing—has become a cultural icon, but the subculture itself is far more complex, having evolved from a diverse array of influences over time. Central to the goth identity is its music, which plays a significant role in defining the aesthetic and ethos of the ...
May 29, 2023 · Origins wise, goth music was heavily influenced by punk and post-punk, which shared a common DIY (do-it-yourself) ethos and a preference for outcast themes. But while punk was associated with fast, aggressive music and political protest, goth had a slower and more introspective sound that focused on personal themes like love, loss, and death.
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May 22, 2020 · The influence of America irrevocably altered the DNA of goth, propelling it to a commercial pinnacle in the late 80s even as it drifted further from its roots. The Sisters Of Mercy’s second album, Floodland , found Andrew Eldritch working with Meat Loaf collaborator Jim Steinman on several tracks and notching up a string of Top 10 hits in the process.
