Aura - The Mission

During the late 1980s and very early 1990s The Mission were one of the top rock acts, often derided by critics but with a style and panache of their own- perhaps the critics failed to warm to them as much as they could have done exactly because of that style- the Mission became almost as famous for their off-stage antics as their on-stage shows. Then, somehow, they lost the plot completely (it didn't help that lead singer and main man Wayne Hussey kept losing band members) and brought out turgid pub-rock toss in the form of the Neverland (1995) and Blue (1996) albums. So they did what many bands do when they've lost the plot, which is disappear ...  Read the complete review

This has most definately got to be one of the greatest albums i've ever listened to. The songs are absoloutly amazing and it is essential that every great music lover should have this in his/her collection. 'Aura' brings you some of the best sounds from an awesome band. This is truly an amazing lp. I have read the other review and that writer also realises the true greatness of 'The Mission'. If you've never heard of them then you're living in the dark ages, if you have then you should understand what i am ...  Read the complete review

Anyone who owns any of the Mission back catalogue will adore Aura - If you've never heard of the Mission or don't have any of their records then this is a purchase you will not dissapoint you. These (so-called) Goth Rockers have been around since the mid-80's. Their musical history has been colourful and varied, just like their music; AurA is not goth. AurA is an aural pleasure, whether you want to rock out, dance, cry, sing, chill, it's all here. Hussey and co provides one of the most consistent albums to date. The production quality is astounding; Dave Allen (Depeche Mode, Cure, Sisters of Mercy) and Steve Power (Robbie Williams, ...  Read the complete review