This Corrosion

"This Corrosion"
Single by The Sisters of Mercy
from the album Floodland
Format	7", 12", CD Single
Recorded	1987
Genre	Darkwave, Wagnerian rock

"This Corrosion" is a song from the album Floodland by The Sisters of Mercy. It was released as a single in 1987 reaching number 7 in the UK Charts.

The song was written by Andrew Eldritch, and produced by Jim Steinman. It is generally recognised as one of the band's most well-known songs, using a 40-piece choir, and lasting for over 10 minutes. Eldritch's lyrics concern his previous band members leaving The Sisters of Mercy to form The Mission.

Tracklisting

"This Corrosion", "Torch" written by Andrew Eldritch "Colours" written by Andrew Eldritch and originally performed by The Sisterhood

7": Merciful Release / MR39

1. "This Corrosion" - 4:24
2. "Torch" - 3:50

12" and CD: Merciful Release / MR39 / MR39CD

1. "This Corrosion" - 8:37
2. "Torch" - 3:50
3. "Colours" - 7:13

Covers

There is also a 1999 cover version by the German band In Extremo, a 2002 cover by US-American band Lambchop, a 2003 cover by the German band Unheilig and a 2007 cover by the Swedish band Maryslim, featuring vocals from Jyrki 69 of The 69 Eyes. The song is also covered by Diane Birch on her 2010 covers album The Velveteen Age.