album · October 4, 1998

The Brothel to the Cemetery

The Tiger Lillies

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This 1998 album from The Tiger Lillies delves into macabre and provocative themes, showcasing their signature blend of punk, cabaret, and avant-garde performance art.

• "The Brothel to the Cemetery" was released on the independent label Misery Guts Music.
• The album falls within the punk, alternative, and art pop genres.
• The release date for the album was October 4, 1998.

The Tiger Lillies are a cult musical project based in London, England, fronted by vocalist and songwriter Martyn Jacques. They are known for their unique brand of "brechtian punk cabaret," characterized by dark, theatrical themes and a distinctive falsetto vocal style. While "The Brothel to the Cemetery" was an early release for the band, it solidified their reputation for confronting taboo subjects with a confrontational, avant-garde sound that set them apart in the late 1990s alternative music scene.