The March Violets ‎– Natural History [LP] (1984, Rebirth)

On this collection of singles, The March Violets sound very much like former labelmates The Sisters of Mercy: simple drum programs, droning bass, slashing guitar, and deep, melodic male vocals (with Simon Denbigh as the poor man's Andrew Eldritch). The main thing that distinguishes them from the Sisters is the presence of female vocalist Rosie Garland -but it doesn't distinguish them much. 'Natural History' is not without its high points -"Fodder," "Undertow," and especially "Snake Dance," which hints at potential not realized here- but there's no reason not to get the far superior Sisters compilation 'Some Girls Wander by Mistake' instead. [SOURCE: ALLMUSIC] 

Label: Rebirth – VRB 25

Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation 

Country: UK 

Released: Oct 1984 

Style: New Wave, Goth Rock 

Tracklist:

A1 Religious As Hell 

A2 Children On Stun 

A3 Fodder 

A4 Steam 

A5 Grooving In Green 

A6 Radiant Boys 

B1 Undertow 

B2 Strangehead 

B3 Crow Baby 

B4 One Two I Love You 

B5 Snake Dance 

Notes:

Includes 30 x 60 cm double sided fold-out poster with adapted "1 Zillion" US Dollar note on one side and lyrics on reverse. 

B1 and B2 released by arrangement with BBC Enterprises Ltd [from John Peel Session recorded 19/3/1983, first transmission 24/03/1983, Maida Vale 4 Studio] 

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