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I’m a writer with a background in journalism and a penchant for writing down my poetry, screenplays and random musing. I’m also a mom of two and die-hard rock ‘n roll fan.

Writing Life: Goth music poetry prompt

If you list, in order, each of the studio albums (I’m throwing in one live album, Nocturne) by Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Cure, you very nearly have an Imagist poem.

Again and again and again, not only are you jumping someone else’s train but–when listening to these two legendary goth-rock bands–you are asked to make mental pictures. Many of them are strange. A few are unsettling. Many of them are beautiful.

It would be quite an experience to take either of these discographies and write a poem incorporating all of these titles. I think I may try it. Fellow writers, I have a poetry prompt for you.

Siouxsie and the Banshees

The Scream

Join Hands

Kaleidoscope

Juju

A Kiss in the Dreamhouse

Nocturn

Hyæna

Tinderbox

Through the Looking Glass

Peepshow

Superstition

The Rapture

The Cure

Three Imaginary Boys

Seventeen Seconds

Faith

Pornography

The Top

The Head on the Door

Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me

Disintegration

Wish

Wild Mood Swings

Bloodflowers

4:13 Dream

Songs of a Lost World

—Sarah Torribio

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  3. miksmith Avatar
    miksmith

    Some cracking albums in there my dear. Especially Seventeen Seconds, Faith, Pornography by the Cure. I am a bit hung up on Juju by Siouxsie atm. It just has a certain sound that is really special (Sin in my Heart is just awesome). A poem incorporating all album titles would be an interesting challenge indeed. And yes, these do all conjure up some very interesting images. Thank you for a great post. You have very fine taste 🙂

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    1. Sarah Torribio Avatar
      Sarah Torribio

      Thank you. I appreciate it. You’re a kindred musical spirit. I’m sure you’ve listened to some of the Creatures and, even better, that one-off album by The Glove, Blue Sunshine.

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      1. miksmith Avatar
        miksmith

        Hi Sarah 🙂
        Not sure why but it isn’t allowing me to reply on your blog so I am hoping this gets to you….
        Yes, I think we are kindred music spirits too!
        Blue Sunshine. Yes, I remember that but not heard it for years. Will have to have another listen.
        Joy Division and All About Eve are excellent too. Would be interested what other music you like. My favourite ever is Bowie. He was just amazing.
        Bestest Wishes,
        Mik

      2. Sarah Torribio Avatar
        Sarah Torribio

        Smiths, Bombay Bicycle Club, all kinds of things. I’m currently wowed by a song called “Pressure” by My Brightest Diamond. I’ve had gigs as music reviewers in the past, make music and am a Rain Man-like music savant.

        https://letsloop.com/storribio

      3. miksmith Avatar
        miksmith

        Hmmmm. I appear to have met my match 😀
        I thought my taste went far and wide. I am impressed!
        People have told me I am like a walking NME or Melody Maker (when these were still a physical publications).
        Do you know A Whisper in the Noise? I recommend ‘To Forget’ as an album.
        Also, Gravenhurst. Especially Flashlight Seasons.
        Will be interested in knowing your thoughts my dear….. 😉

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