I'd say the Abbey is more gothic, from those two photos anyway.
It's more ruined, for sure. Plus, you know - Byron! But Strawberry Hill was one of the very first Gothic Revival houses - a true folly. And Walpole did write a gothic classic.
Check out the library.
This room's pretty wild.
Can't I just have both? And the staff to support them?
Oooh Jilli! How would you dress the staff?
Can't I just have both? And the staff to support them?
I think, ideally, you want them to be slightly understaffed. Otherwise no picturesque decay; no cobwebs.
Also, it helps if they're rather daft or possibly some combination of harelipped and hunchbacked.
You'll need a big attic such as Fuschia had.
Great. I come here for music recs and get drool-worthy architecture.
I set a game in Strawberry Hill once. Very gothic game.
Also, thanks all for the recs. Either I or my DH had purchased about 40%, but I've been downloading and loving some of the others!
PS: Nick Cage is having to sell the LaLaurie Mansion on Nov. 12, for 1.8 - 2 million. Who wants to go in with me?
Rise Against. Chicago punk band. One of my favorites
So totally made of awesome they are. Also, friendly w/MCR (at least their drummer).
To the sound of a heartbeat pounding away...
I would personally put Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams on the list, but I'm not sure if they're as accessible to American audiences.
You have to look for them, but they're available. From an equally Anglo-centric, equally pop angle, I'd add the Sugababes, Girls Aloud, and Will Young.
And the Gossip may not be as seminal as other bands mentioned here, but Beth Ditto gets my vote for Best Blues Shouter out there. If you like Janis Joplin, the Gossip should be on your list.
You have to look for them, but they're available.
Oh yes, I could even get Missy Higgins over there. I meant more whether they appeal to American tastes.
Ah, I see. They do appeal to this American's tastes (I own several CDs by each), but my musical tastes are by no means typical of Americans.