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Now featuring corrected album title and artwork and sequenced as originally planned by Wayne Hussey including the full-length version of ‘Love Me To Death’ previously omitted from the album release and never released on vinyl in full before.
The Mission were formed in 1986 by former Sisters of Mercy band members Wayne Hussey and bassist Craig Adams, soon adding guitarist Simon Hinkler - all of whom are in the present day line-up and about to celebrate 40 years since the release of their debut album ‘God’s Own Medicine’.
Following a couple of EP releases the band signed a seven-album recording contract with Phonogram in July 1986 and their debut album, ‘God's Own Medicine’, was recorded in six weeks with producer Tim Palmer, an acquaintance from Hussey's Dead or Alive days.
The Mission quickly established their own identity and following which saw ‘God's Own Medicine’ chart at #14 and featuring some of the band's most enduring tracks, including "Wasteland" (a #11 hit) as well as the Top 30 singles "Severina" (featuring All About Eve’s Julianne Regan on guest vocals) and "Stay With Me" all of which have become staples of the group's live set and fan favourites for generations.
Tracklist
Side 1.
1. Wasteland
2. Bridges Burning
3. Garden Of Delight (Hereafter)
4. Severina
5. Let Sleeping Dogs Die
Side 2.
1. Sacrilege
2. And The Dance Goes On
3. Dance On Glass
4. Stay With Me
5. Love Me To Death (Original Full Length Version)