The bands name is taken from the song "Sisters of Mercy" by Leonard Cohen. Since it is also the name of a community of nuns and a slang-expression for whores, it is a perfect metaphor for a rockband, according to Andrew.
Andrew Eldritch once said that if he could change one thing in the bands history it would probably be the name. He would choose a shorter one, so it could be printed in larger characters on posters etcetera.
The songs...
The phrase "96 below the waves" in Temple of Love is a cross-reference to the song 96 tears by ? and The Mysterons. (The singer really did call himself ?) Thanks to Dr C for this information.
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