THE NYMPHS – Imitating Angels

The Nymphs are an American alternative rock band that performed in the late 1980s and early 1990s with lead singer Inger Lorre. The band was signed to Geffen Records, and released their debut album in 1991. The Nymphs are known for their wild stage shows and their rebellious attitude towards record companies. The band formed in 1985 and broke up in 1992, formed again in 2016, and broke up the same year, later reforming in 2017.

Inger Lorre (August 2, 1963 – October 16, 2024), the frontwoman of The Nymphs, is known for her charismatic stage presence and her raw, emotional vocals. Before forming The Nymphs, she had been involved in the Los Angeles music scene, participating in various bands. Lorre’s influence on the band’s sound is undeniable, and her lyrics often explored themes of love, loss, and personal introspection. The band’s music is marked by its experimental nature, mixing elements of grunge, punk, and alternative rock.

Although The Nymphs never achieved widespread commercial success, they are often remembered for their cult following and the band’s undeniable impact on the underground rock scene. Inger Lorre’s career, both with The Nymphs and in her solo work, remains an intriguing part of alternative music history.

In 2024, Lorre was diagnosed with cancer. She died from the disease on October 16, 2024, at the age of 61.

Those venomous fumes like ghosts imitating angels Came and brushed death thru her hair with loving strokes Telling her pretty lies and flowery stories Of a place where nothing hurts and no one knows Oh… We’re imitating angels We’re imitating angels We’re imitating angels And we got a long, long way to go And we got a long, long way to go Sail a sad ship across the sea out to the edge of this world And I ain’t coming back cuz I didn’t leave nothin’ behind All the old crowd still hangs out imitating angels But I ain’t found a halo here no matter how I tried And I tried We’re imitating angels We’re imitating angels We’re imitating angels And we got a long long way to go And we got a long long way to go Angels are waiting, and praying for me I know those angels are waiting for me Angels, those angels are waiting for me I know those angels are waiting for me We’re imitating angels We’re imitating angels We’re imitating angels And we got a long long way to go And we got a long long way to go Yeah And we got a long long way to go