First. Last. Always. For those who've waited patiently since 2008 to see The Sisters of Mercy in the US, this was likely their one and only shot.

For an opening salvo, Trevor Ristow couldn't have been more on-target. Waiting for Another War, one of the deepest dives into The Sisters of Mercy, deserves every accolade it has earned.

Severe haircuts and smart outfits. A bouquet in one hand and the other, a clenched fist. Morrissey demanded dedication; Philadelphia had it in spades.