{"version": "1.0", "type": "rich", "title": "Goth/post punk/alternative band recommendations\n Visit here for a major list of POC goth/punk/alternative bands or mostly female...", "author_name": "kontextmaschine", "author_url": "https://kontextmaschine.com", "provider_name": "kontextmaschine", "provider_url": "https://kontextmaschine.com", "url": "https://kontextmaschine.com/post/164357537243/", "html": "

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Goth/post punk/alternative band recommendations

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Visit here for a major list of POC goth/punk/alternative bands or mostly female Japanese rock bands.

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*UPDATE: It\u2019s been a while since I reissued this, so here you go!* Hello\n weirdos! A lot of folks seem to be a little lost when first setting \nfoot into the goth subculture and don\u2019t know where to go for band \nrecommendations. Here\u2019s a list of important, influential bands that \ncontributed to the goth subculture - along with several favs - I put \ntogether with Dean (angry punk pictured above) and the help of you lovely Fab Bats.

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In\n order to avoid classification issues, they\u2019re categorized by sound \nrather than specific genre. So, here we go:

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Sounds dead or undead:

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  • \nBauhaus\u00a0(1978-2008) \u201cBela Lugosi\u2019s Dead\u201d is a national anthem. Lead singer Peter Murphy has really pointy cheek bones.
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  • \nPeter Murphy (1983-present) his solo work, not as angular as his facial features.
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  • \nLove and Rockets (1985-present) Peter Murphy got stuck hanging upside \u00a0down on stage and the Bauhaus members formed a band without him.
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  • \nJoy Division\u00a0(1976-1980)\n Ian Curtis was an energetic dancer, to say the least. \u201cLove Will Tear \nUs Apart\u201d and \u201cTransmission\u201d are famous songs.
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  • \nThe Sisters of Mercy\u00a0(1980-present) Andrew Eldritch is not goth, he swears.
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  • \nThe Cure\u00a0(1976-present) lead singer Robert Smith is a giant cat with red lipstick. He cries on stage and his tears cure cancer.
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  • \nCocteau Twins\u00a0(1979-1997)
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  • \nSex Gang Children\u00a0(1991-present)
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  • \nWire\u00a0(1976-1980) seriously underrated. Would recommend the album \u201cPink Flag\u201d.
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  • \nLydia Lunch\u00a0amazing female singer. Try the album \u201c13.13\u201d.
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  • \nClan of Xymox\u00a0(1983-present) are you kidding no one\u2019s voice is this deep.
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  • \nThe Chameleons\u00a0(1981-2003) has the ability to sound woeful yet jolly.
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  • \nThe Mission\u00a0(1986-present) \u201cInto the Blue\u201d is a good start.
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  • \nDepeche Mode\u00a0(1980-present)\n dark and gloomy synths. Known for \u201cPersonal Jesus\u201d, \u201cEnjoy the \nSilence\u201d, \u201cNever let Me Down Again\u201d and a billion others.
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  • \nFields of the Nephilim\u00a0(1984-present) vocalist Carl McCoy is a desert cowboy.
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  • \nThe March Violets\u00a0(1981-present) listen to \u201cThe Botanic Verses\u201d.
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  • \nThe Bolshoi\u00a0(1983-1988) start with the album \u201cFriends\u201d.
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  • \nThe Danse Society\u00a0(1980-present) try the album \u201cHeaven is Waiting\u201d.
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  • \nThe Southern Death Cult\u00a0(1981-1983) has a song called \u201cFatman\u201d. Ian Astbury teamed up with Billy Duffy from\u00a0Theatre of Hate\u00a0to create\u00a0Death Cult\u00a0which later became\u00a0The Cult, another band worth checking out.
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  • \nPlay Dead\u00a0(1981-1985) doesn\u2019t like being called goth. Musicians that don\u2019t like being labeled? Unheard of.
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  • \nCorpus Delicti\u00a0(1993-1998) name means \u201cbody of crime\u201d. Just saying.
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  • \nNosferatu\u00a0(1988-present) actual vampires making music.
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  • \nBig Electric Cat
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  • \nRosetta Stone
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  • \nSusperia
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  • \nMephisto Walz\u00a0(1985-present)
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  • \nThe Wake\u00a0pretty sure Eldritch\u2019s cousin is in the video \u201cChristine\u201d.
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  • \nEcho & the Bunnymen (1978-present) known for \u201cThe Killing Moon\u201d which you might remember from the movie Donnie Darko.
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  • \nThe Jesus & Mary Chain (1983-present) known for \u201cJust Like Honey\u201d.
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  • \nChildren on Stun (1991-present) would recommend the song \u201cWhiskey a Go-Go\u201d, you\u2019ll be\u2026*lowers sun glasses* stunned.
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  • \nDead Can Dance (1981-present)
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  • \nAnd Also the Trees (1979-present) the dictionary definition of \u201cdark and brooding\u201d.
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  • \nRed Lorry Yellow Lorry (1981-present)
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  • \nMagazine (1977-2011) listen to the album \u201cReal Life\u201d.
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  • \nConcrete Blonde (1986-present)
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  • \nGene Loves Jezebel (1980-present)
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  • \nTones on Tail (1982-1984) Daniel Ash\u2019s (Bauhaus) illegitimate child side project.
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  • \nCurve\n (1990-2005) Toni Haliday\u2019s seductive alto voice against a backdrop of \nlayered guitars and drum loops; fans of Curve generally regard Garbage \nas having stole their shtick and made it pop-friendly.
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  • \nBella Morte (1996-present)
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  • \nLe\u00e6ther Strip (1988-present) with forays into industrial/ebm; Highly Recommend \u201cSerenade For The Dead\u201d and \u201cSelf-Inflicted\u201d.
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  • \nLove Like Blood (1989-2011) the Sisters of Mercy and Type O Negative\u2019s German child.
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  • \nThe Merry Thoughts (1983-1998) another German band that sounds like the Sisters of Mercy.
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  • \nA Pale Horse Named Death (2011-present)\u00a0another\n Type O Negative offshoot, this band has the original drummer on vocals \nand their drummer on drums. Very dark and devoid of Type O\u2019s black \nhumor, but still a great listen.
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  • \nThe Cruxshadows (1992-present) an alternative musical start for many. The important thing: spiky hair.
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  • \nLight Asylum (2010-present)
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Deathrockers and undead punks:

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  • \nChristian Death\u00a0(1979-present)\n founded by Rozz Williams, but faced several line up issues (a second \nChristian Death featured Valor Kand rather than Rozz Williams). Known \nfor \u201cRomeo\u2019s Distress\u201d. Start with \u201cOnly Theatre of Pain\u201d then \n\u201cCatastrophe Ballet\u201d.
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  • \nSpecimen\u00a0(1980-present) features the cofounder of the Batcave. Best known for \u201cKiss Kiss Bang Bang\u201d and Johnny Slut being awesome.
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  • \nCinema Strange\u00a0(1994-present) listen to the album of the same name. Known for their acts on stage.
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  • \nThe Deadfly Ensemble\u00a0similar in feel to Cinema Strange with the same \u201cstory telling\u201d aspect.
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  • \nCatholic Spit
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  • \nVoodoo Church\u00a0(1982-present)
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  • \nMisfits\u00a0(1977-present)\n 1950s horror told by crazy guys with guitars and muscles. Personal \nfavorite album: \u201cStatic Age\u201d. Singer Glenn Danzig went on to create\u00a0Danzig. Also make your day better by listening to the \u201cMonster Mash\u201d cover.
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  • \nThe Cramps\u00a0(1976-2009) originators of \u201cpsychobilly\u201d. Highly original and sleazy with class.
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  • \nAlien Sex Fiend\u00a0(1982-present)\n husband and wife that sound like legit extra-terrestrials. Proof that \nthere is no such thing as taking yourself seriously.
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  • \nThe Damned\u00a0(1976-present) lead singer, Dave Vanian, is a vampire.
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  • \nBlood and Roses\u00a0underrated. Listen to \u201cYour Sin is Your Salvation\u201d.
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  • \nThe Birthday Party\u00a0(1977-1983) pretty jazzy. Nick Cave, vocalist, likes to wear suits and release bats from caves.
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  • \nNick Cave and the Bad Seeds\u00a0(1984-present) this guys is so interesting he is set apart from the Bad Seeds\u00a0and\u00a0he has a movie.
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  • \nVirgin Prunes\u00a0(1977-1986) known for \u201cBaby Turns Blue\u201d.
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  • \nThe Psychedelic Furs\u00a0(1977-present) remember the movie \u201cPretty in Pink\u201d? Well there. Try the album \u201cPsychedelic Furs\u201d!
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  • \nAnorexic Dread\u00a0(1983-1985) short lived but worth knowing.
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  • \nFlesh for Lulu\u00a0(1982-present)
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  • \nUK Decay\u00a0(1978-present)
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  • \nLene Lovich \u201cI Think We\u2019re Alone Now\u201d
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  • \nSkeletal Family (1982-present)
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  • \nKlaus Nomi (1977-1983) the late artist sounded like he looked: surprised and hauntingly original.
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  • \nThe Morgans (mid 1990s-1996) try \u201cHalf Girl Half Jesus\u201d.
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  • \nXmal Deutschland (1980-1990)
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  • \nXTC (1972-2006)
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Angry about something:

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  • \nSiouxsie and the Banshees\u00a0(1976-2002)\n pronounced \u201cSuzy\u201d. I know you know, but I didn\u2019t at first. \u201cSpellbound,\n \u201cHappy House\u201d, \u201cCities in Dust\u201d, plenty to listen to. And, Siouxsie \nSioux rocks.
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  • \nKilling Joke\u00a0\u00a0(1978-present)\u00a0where\n do I begin? Do I begin at all? You know what, it doesn\u2019t matter if you \nskip this entire list and just listen to this one band. I\u2019ll spare you \nthe essay and recommend the album of the same name, \u201cLaugh? I nearly \nbought one!\u201d, \u201cDemocracy\u201d, \u201cExtremities, Dirt and Various Repressed \nEmotions\u201d and \u201cPandemonium\u201d. More than the sound are the lyrics, the \nmembers and the message.
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  • \n1919\u00a0(1980-present) underrated to the extreme. Similar to Killing Joke in sound and vibe.
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  • \nNina Hagen\u00a0(1971-present) she\u2019s wicked cool, in sound and style. And also she\u2019s German.
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  • \nType O Negative\u00a0(1990-2010) American metal band with widely respected singer/bassist, the late Peter Steele.
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  • \n45 Grave\u00a0(1979-present)
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  • \nSwans\u00a0(1982-present)
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  • \nThe Stranglers (1974-present)
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  • \nNew Model Army (1980-present)
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  • \nPublic Image Limited aka PIL\n (1978-present) John Lydon\u2019s [aka Jonny Rotten of Sex Pistols] post-punk\n band that created gems like \u201cThe Order of Death\u201d and \u201cRise\u201d.
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  • \nLife of Agony (1989-present)\u00a0Alternative\n metal band from Brooklyn. Had Type O Negative\u2019s original drummer after \nhe left. Slightly thrashy, but sludgy and dark as well.
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Witchy, \u201cpsycho-delic\u201d or heavily historical:

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Discombobulated former construction workers:

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  • \nSkinny Puppy\u00a0(1982-present) tr\u00e8s important industrial band.
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  • \nOhGr\u00a0by Nivek Ogre of Skinny Puppy. ReCcoMeNd tHe AlbUm \u201cwELt\u201d?
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  • \nEinsturzende Neubauten\u00a0(1980-present) post Throbbing Gristle -PS try them out as well- industrial.
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  • \nMinistry\u00a0(1981-present)\n famous for \u201cEvery Day is Halloween\u201d. Recommend earlier work and the \nalbum \u201cTwitch\u201d. Their newer albums are more metal oriented.
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  • \nKMFDM\u00a0(1984-present) perverse, angry and awesome.
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  • \nFront Line Assembly\u00a0(1986-present)
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  • \nThrill Kill Kult\u00a0(1987-present)
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  • \nNitzer Ebb (1982-present) English guy shouts over drum machines.
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  • \nFront 242\u00a0(1981-present) Belgian guy kinda sings over drum machines.
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  • \nNine Inch Nails (1988-present) American guy screams over drum machines [early NIN], sings over distorted synths and guitars [later NIN].
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  • \nEverything off of the Wax Trax! label circa 1990
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  • \nMachines of Loving Grace (1989-1997)
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Presumably angry punks:

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  • \nDead Kennedys (1978-1986) featured living people and some unforgettable tunes, notably from the album \u201cFresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables\u201d.
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  • \nSex Pistols (1975-2008) So punk, much anarchy.
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  • \nBad Brains (1977-present) a mix of punk and reggae, a genre within itself that redefined the scene.
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  • \nBlack Flag (1976-present)
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  • \nMinor Threat (1980-1983) accidentally slipped and gave birth to straight edgers.
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  • \nFugazi (1987-2002) with vocalist Ian MacKaye from Minor Threat.
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  • \nAdolescents (1980-present) pfff, these guys are totally adults.
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  • \nThe Clash (1976-1985) \u201cLondon Calling\u201d is trying to reach you.
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  • \nJoan Jett a fine lady that doesn\u2019t give an inkling of care about her unfavorable reputation.
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  • \nPlasmatics (1977-1988)
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  • \nX-Ray Spex (1976-present) featuring the ever so awesome and PVC\u2019s opposite, Poly Styrene.
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  • \nTelevision (1973-present)
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  • \nBad Religion (1979-present) - note: skip \u201cInto The Unknown\u201d, everything else is golden
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Halloween Town escapees:

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  • \nVoltaire\u00a0evil top hat wearer that was featured in an episode of Billy and Mandy\u2019s Grim Adventures.
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  • \nCreature Feature\u00a0did you know? Edward Gorey and Danny Elfman had kids.
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  • \nNox Arcana\u00a0creepy soundtrack for your life\u2026or afterlife.
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More freaky people:

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  • \nTom Waits\u00a0(1949-present) the essence of a Western.
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  • \nDavid Bowie (1964-present) commonly referred to as \u201cGod\u201d.
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  • \nLeonard Cohen (1967-present) he\u2019s Canadian.
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  • \nJohn Cale (1965-present)
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  • \nPropaganda (1982-2005)
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  • \nCulture Club (1982-1986) just, Boy George.
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  • \nNico former Velvet Underground member, German ex-model singing songs titled things like \u201cJanitor of Lunacy\u201d off-key.
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  • \nThe Smiths (1982-1987)\u00a0Morrissey is like the Charlie Brown of British pop music: he\u2019ll never win, and therefore is One Of Us.
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a good list

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\n\nIm sure no-productivity will have a lot to add to this..
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pretty qt list but frankly I\u2019m disturbed at the lack of description for Cocteau Twins???????????? like rly? or is a \u201cno description necessary\u201d type angle

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