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Lords of the New Church

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I actually saw the Lords more than 20 times live in LA from Magic Mountain to the Music Machine and got the rare opportunity to visit Stiv in the recording studio while doing "Have Love will Travel". Believe me that he would be rolling over in his French grave being labelled "Goth", whatever that may mean to some. The Lords were a great "Rock'n'Roll" band born out of the roots of the punk rock scene here in LA. They were fun, irreverent and fantastic to watch live. Their first album was born of Stiv's desire to move on to a band that could capture the imagination like the Dead Boys had previously. His tongue was firmly planted in his cheek and his hand in his pants.

The LORDS were the first punks to grow up, all the while keeping their humor and seriousness in tact. They weren't afraid to go deep and they definitely weren't afaid to get cheeky. They could be sophisticated and/or campy without batting an eye. The first release changed the rules of rock n roll by offering listeners more of everything in all directions. Thank the LORDS they weren't afraid to take a chance. They had a DeathSurf Beat, and a poetic prowse. The bass drove it home, and the guitars slashed at every turn. GloomMoody, Rock n Roll !! Viva La Lords.

It's an album I have never stopped listening to since I first bought it. It is darkly poetic, it is scathing, it is angry, it is imaginative. This is an example of the brilliance that can erupt when a band is all on the same page. There is not a throw away track on the cd. No, these are not ALL brilliant songs, but you will not find yourself routinely hitting the fast forward button on your remote. The standouts on here I contend are not just standouts on the disc, but standouts in alternative/punk/goth...whatever it is you want to lable this band that did not want to be labled. "OPEN YOUR EYES"...Jesus...this song is 20 years old and it is just as meaningful today as it was when Reagan was in office. It will depress you at just how little things change. The word plays show that Bators (or Bator depending on how the stars were alligned) was not some punk dope, but a very clever musician. "HOLY WAR"...the Catholic Boy gives it to the Pope but good.
THe musicianship is outstanding. Great guitar riffs, basslines, throbbing drumb beats. The atmosphere is often dark and clammy. The Lords pull off one of the only song covers in music that surpasses an original...their version of QUESTION OF TEMPERATURE kicks Balloon Farm's ...!
Yes friends, this is one of the few albums out there worth PAYING for.

The sound on this cd is really good for being an early '80's cd. With all the famous hardcore punk bands with low quality production, this band stands out strong. Whether you listnen to goth,punk,metal or any other label, this is the band you want to listen to next if your hungry for something new. THE LORDS OF THE NEW CHURCH cd is a great getaway from whatever you're listening to now! FIND IT, CRANK IT AND ENJOY!

Fantastic live band. This CD is a good chance to hear some powerful music with a melodic feel. Really was the best album of the early eighties for many a punk rock back then when hardcore was really starting to take over so to speak.

In the rubble left after punk rock went from a musical revolution to a pop culture fashion statement, a supergroup emerged that had significant relevance.

Stiv Bators, Brian James, Dave Tregunna and Nicky Turner cranked out high-energy and intriguing material in this surprising 1982 debut. The power the band had in its live shows to promote the release is not compromised in the studio, with The Church used to open and close the excellent sets.

Lil' Boys Play With Dolls is a salute to the legendary New York Dolls, while Russian Roulette, Portobello and Apocalypso finds the group paving a new path in the post-punk era.

With the focus clearly on the music, the band clearly shows that there was life (before and) after Sid, safety pins and ripped T-shirts.

the lords of the new church had a very unique sound. that sound still stands out in the late 90's. this album is the embodiment of that sound and concept. Truely, one of the best albums ever of goth rock.

for those who claim this is not a goth album, i beg to differ. goth is not all ethereal crooning, it is also the intent behind the music. lords of the new church is somewhat rough and early 80s "rock" like. it's the sort of music that makes you wonder exactly what it is you're listening to, since it doesn't seem to fall in any one particular gender. i imagine that quite a few people will dislike this album. however, it is definitely worth buying. it's direct, clear-cut, and forceful. russian roulette, in particular, stands out as a wonderful track, slightly calmer & cleaner than the rest, which are more frenzied.

I own this same Remastered CD (as well as ALL of The Lords' remastered CDs & other material!), and I can't understand why it costs do damn much! I mean, I Love the album, but - why so much??
If anyone wants a copy, please feel free to contact me at this e-mail address: auctionbids121 (at) AOL . com.

I Love to share & trade great music! :) I own this + many other rare recordings, and I don't peddle b.s.

Peace,
Michael

Remember this one? Not a bad record, they were a Post-Punk/Hard Rock Band. LA Guns kind of took over where they left off.