A while ago, I did a list of thirteen happy Goth songs. It was stupid, but I’m a stupid person. And that’s why I’m doing another list just like it. Because stupid people never learn from their mistakes. Still, at least writing this kept me busy when I could have been doing something really stupid, like falling off a cliff. (I tend to do that a lot.) And anyway, I can’t just give up now. So here’s a list of thirteen more songs that are dark, but certainly not gloomy. (By the way, I should just point out that I’m not saying that any of the songs listed here are necessarily Goth, they’re just the sort of music that I feel has a strong Goth appeal.)
Siouxsie and the Banshees- Cities in Dust: This song is like aural sherbet.
The Mood- Passion in Dark Rooms: All Goths love synthpop, except for those who don’t. It’s the law.
Bauhaus- The Three Shadows (Part III): Oh gentlemen, swallow your piss!
Sisters of Mercy/QueenAdreena- Jolene: Both bands have covered the Dolly Parton song, and both have given it their own, unique interpretation. The Sisters give it a LGBT angle, while QueenAdreena’s version is dark and edgy.
Siouxsie and the Banshees- Spellbound: This song certainly is spellbinding.
Tuxedomoon- No Tears: No tears for the creatures of the night!
Joy Division- Transmission: Joy Division’s music is often quite melancholy, but this one makes me feel like dancing. Which I guess sort of makes this the most depressing Joy Division song ever, since I’m awful at dancing.
The Residents- Paint it Black/Black Cats/I Like Black: I will admit that I just put The Residents on here because of personal preference. (The Residents are my favourite band in the whole world, and I somehow find the excuse to mention them in every other blog post.) Still, all three of these songs have the word “black” in the title. I guess that will have to do.
Throbbing Gristle- United: An upbeat song about friendship…I think, from the most cheerful band in the entire universe.
Voltaire- Graveyard Picnic: Calm your heart, there’s no need to start, it’s just me having tea with Lenore.
Bal Pare- Palais d’Amour: I love French Coldwave. I was tempted to make every song on this list Coldwave, but somehow forced myself not to.
The Cure- Let’s Go to Bed: Robert Smith’s hair is as perfect as cats.
Sisters of Mercy- Gimme Gimme Gimme: It’s the Sisters covering an Abba song. That’s just genius.
