Album: The First Chapter by The Mission (1987)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Compilation

Description: The First Chapter is an album by gothic rock band The Mission. It is a collection of their early singles and was released on Mercury Records in 1987. A remastered version was released in June 2007.

Artist Background: The Mission are a gothic rock band formed in 1986 from the splinters of the freshly dissolved rock band The Sisters of Mercy. Initially known as The Sisterhood, the band was started by frontman Wayne Hussey and bassist Craig Adams (both from the Sisters of Mercy), soon adding drummer Mick Brown (Red Lorry Yellow Lorry) and guitarist Simon Hinkler (Artery and Pulp). Aside from Hussey, the line-up has changed several times during the years. The band's catalogue consists of nine main albums (God... Part of the Leeds, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Fields of the Nephilim, The Sisters of Mercy, Rosetta Stone, The March Violets

Music Scene: Part of the Leeds, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, 1980s, Compilation


The First Chapter is an album by gothic rock band The Mission. It is a collection of their early singles and was released on Mercury Records in 1987. A remastered version was released in June 2007.

The First Chapter

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