I have decided I must narrow this thing down to five per letter. This will not be an easy task for me, as I love so many different bands and forms of music. I am limiting it to the first five bands that come to mind. On to the letter "C", and a brave attempt to be more succinct in my choices.
Candlemass -
A great Swedish doom metal band that were quite popular in the 80's and 90's, though I prefer their earlier stuff, such as "Solitude", and "A Sorcerer's Pledge" from there first album, Epicus Doomicus Metallicus. Best album title ever! Candlemass are still making music, with a new singer, but I have yet to check their latest offerings out.
The Cult -
An 80's British band, considered post punk Goth rock. I just love The Cult. To me it is very straight forward rock. Though I love them dearly, especially singer Ian Astbury, and Billy Duffy's guitar work, the bass always disappoints me. I find it far too simplistic for my taste.
Favorite songs from these guys are hard to pick, as I love so many! A few would include, "In the Clouds", "Spiritwalker", She Sells Sanctuary", and "Rain".
The Cure -
Quintessential 80's Goth Rock, and of course, who doesn't love Robert Smith to this day? He is the definitive Goth icon, with Siouxsie Sioux being the female counterpart, of course. A few of my favorites by The Cure would be "A Forest", "Like Cockatoos", and "If Only Tonight We Could Sleep".
Clan of Xymox -
80's darkwave from The Netherlands, I love this moody band! I love much of their stuff, but my two personal faves are probably "She is Dangerous" and "Creature".
The Cruxshadows -
Yes, we are on a Goth roll with the "C"'s, ending with 90's darkwave lead by the more current Goth icon, Rogue. I love so very many of their songs including "Deception", "Solus", "Eyes to Heaven", and "Cruelty", to name but a few.
There...only five...I did it! On to letter "D"...
Originally published on Bubblews, October 24th, 2013.
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