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The Reptile House E.P.
Rock · 1983 · 6 tracks · 25m

The Reptile House E.P.

The Sisters of Mercy

A murky, subterranean masterpiece of early gothic rock. Minimalist drum machines and cavernous reverb create a claustrophobic, midnight atmosphere.

May 16, 1983 · Merciful Release

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A cold, claustrophobic descent into urban isolation and nocturnal dread.

Moments Worth Listening For
The hypnotic, repetitive bassline of 'Valentine' that feels like a slow descent into a bunker.
The way the guitar on 'Lights' sounds like shards of glass falling in slow motion.
Andrew Eldritch's voice emerging from a wash of static and echo on 'Burn', sounding more like a ghost than a singer.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does The Reptile House E.P. sound next to the rest of The Sisters of Mercy's catalogue?

Surreal Abstract+3.3σ

The writing leans far further into surreal abstract than the rest of the catalogue.

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