Songs from the Wasteland (A Tribute to the Mission)

Songs from the Wasteland (A Tribute to the Mission) is a various artists compilation album released on February 17, 1998 by Re-Constriction Records.[1] The album features industrial rock acts performing cover songs originally written by gothic rock band Mission UK. The idea originated from Tony Lestat, who approached Re-Constriction Records manager Chase to release the album.[2]

Songs from the Wasteland (A Tribute to the Mission)
Compilation album of cover songs by
Various artists
ReleasedFebruary 17, 1998 (1998-02-17)
GenreIndustrial rock, electro-industrial
Length73:57
LabelRe-Constriction
Re-Constriction Records V/A chronology
Cyberpunk Fiction
(1998)
Songs from the Wasteland (A Tribute to the Mission)
(1998)
Nod's Tacklebox o' Fun
(1999)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [3]

Heather Phares of AllMusic said Songs from the Wasteland is arguably "fans of either the Mission UK or the bands paying tribute may find Songs From The Wasteland worthwhile."[3] Aiding & Abetting gave the album a somewhat negative review, saying "unfortunately, most of the bands on this set (the ones picked by Tony Lestat, the main compilator) are fairly generic gothic (excuse me, darkwave) runthroughs" and "some of the more gothic versions sound nice enough, but they don't have anything new to say."[4] Sonic Boom shared their critique and called the release "rather shallow and vapid" and "if it wasn't for the four Synthcore artists on this collection of The Mission covers by Gothic acts, this mediocre and monotonous release would fall flat on its face."[5]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Craig Adams, Michael Brown, Simon Hinkler and Wayne Hussey

No.TitleArtistLength
1."Naked & Savage"Society Burning4:14
2."Deliverance"The Last Dance5:37
3."Garden of Delight"Christ Analogue4:18
4."Tower of Strength"Wreckage5:58
5."Wake (R.S.V.)"Hotbox4:45
6."Spider and the Fly"Stone 5884:38
7."Serpents Kiss"Tungsten Coil4:16
8."Wasteland"Fahrenheit 4515:25
9."Severina"The Shroud4:09
10."Butterfly on a Wheel"Purr Machine5:01
11."The Grapes of Wrath"Cruciform4:59
12."Raising Cain"Desmo Donte4:26
13."Blood Brother"Ex-Voto5:22
14."Kingdom Come"Human Drama4:52
15."Love Me to Death"Eva O & Stun Gun5:57

Personnel

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Adapted from the Songs from the Wasteland (A Tribute to the Mission) liner notes.[2]

Release history

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Region Date Label Format Catalog
United States 1998 Re-Constriction CD REC-041

References

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  1. ^ Moose (November 10, 1997). "Dialogue". CMJ New Music Report. 52 (545). CMJ Network, Inc.: 47–48. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Songs from the Wasteland (A Tribute to the Mission) (booklet). Various artists. San Diego, California: Re-Constriction Records. 1998.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ^ a b Phares, Heather. "Various Artists: Songs from the Wasteland: Tribute to the Mission > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  4. ^ Worley, Jon (February 23, 1998). "Songs from the Wasteland: A Tribute to the Mission". Aiding & Abetting (153). Retrieved October 27, 2016.
  5. ^ Christian, Chris (March 1998). "Various Artists: Songs From the Wasteland". Sonic Boom. 6 (2). Retrieved October 27, 2016.
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