Mors Syphilitica (Early Recordings)

Mors Syphilitica was a gothic rock/ethereal band formed in 1995 in New York City by Lisa Hammer and Eric Hammer after the breakup of their prior band Requiem in White. Their music combined often-surreal lyrics with unusual instruments such as mandolin and banjo, as well more conventional instruments like guitar. Lisa Hammer's operatic vocals gave Mors Syphilitica's music a distinctive powerful, sweeping quality. On record, all of the instruments were played by Eric Hammer; in concert, they were accompanied by live drummers and bass players.

Their first, self-titled 12" single (consisting of the song "Whispers in the House of Truth" backed with a cover of "The Damned Don't Cry" by Visage) on Sacrum Torch had a very limited but successful release of 300 copies. Their three subsequent full-length albums were released by Sacrum Torch; the last album, Feather and Fate, was distributed by Projekt Records, which gave Mors Syphilitica access to a much wider audience.

The band did not conduct many interviews, preferring that their music spoke for itself rather than warranting explanation.

Mors Syphilitica (Early Recordings)’s tracks

• Mors Syphilitica - Maid Of Orleans (O.M.D. Cover) by Mors Syphilitica (Early Recordings)
• Petals In Sequence by Mors Syphilitica (Early Recordings)
• As A Mirror by Mors Syphilitica (Early Recordings)
• Mors Syphilitica - The Damned Don't Cry (Visage Cover) by Mors Syphilitica (Early Recordings)
• Mors Syphilitica - Whispers In The House Of Truth (Dance Hall Mix) by Mors Syphilitica (Early Recordings)
• This Love Ours by Mors Syphilitica (Early Recordings)
• Ungrateful Girl by Mors Syphilitica (Early Recordings)
• Primrose by Mors Syphilitica (Early Recordings)
• Remedy by Mors Syphilitica (Early Recordings)
• If Palms Could Hold Sorrow by Mors Syphilitica (Early Recordings)