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Black Aria II

 
Album Review: Black Aria II

  • Artist: Glenn Danzig
  • Rating: StarStar
  • Release Date: October 17, 2006
  • Type: Instrumental
  • Genre: Rock

Review

In 1992, Black Aria, Glenn Danzig's goth-classical song cycle based on Paradise Lost, debuted at number one on Billboard's classical chart. While by no means a traditional classical composition (the majority of the record was fueled by keyboards), Danzig had found a cinematic outlet for his formidable prolificacy, and his fans were willing to follow him down that road without questioning his sanity, but the results were almost all atmosphere and no substance. 2006's Black Aria II continues in the same vein as its predecessor, but this time around the ex-Misfit illuminates the Judeo-Christian mythology of Lilith, Adam's wife before Eve. Far bleaker and more minimalist that its first inception, BA2 relies less on string-fueled dread and more on operatic vocals and experimental sounds. For the most part, it sounds like the soundtrack to every PC video game that involves recovering an ancient amulet, defeating a dark lord, or hacking away at subterranean beings with a flaming sword. There's not a lot to sink your teeth into, but if there were a subcategory in the new age section of your local record store that was reserved for meditation music for the hooded, the damned, and the downright evil, then Black Aria II would must definitely have its own kiosk. ~ James Christopher Monger, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Overture: Winged Night Demon Glenn Danzig (1:21)
Abbandonment/Recreation Glenn Danzig (4:12)
Zemaragad Glenn Danzig (3:57)
Lamia Glenn Danzig (4:14)
Bridal Ceremony of the Lilitu Glenn Danzig (2:16)
Dance of the Succubi Glenn Danzig (2:21)
Unclean Sephira Glenn Danzig (3:46)
LCKR Glenn Danzig (1:43)
The Succubus Feeds Glenn Danzig (2:20)
Shiddin Glenn Danzig (2:37)
Demons Reprise Glenn Danzig (3:13)
Lamenta Lilith Glenn Danzig (2:36)

Credits

Glenn Danzig (Vocals), Nick Infield (Photography), Glenn Danzig (Producer), Glenn Danzig (Mixing), Chris Rakestraw (Mixing), Tania Themmen (Vocals), Tom Baker (Mastering), Evilive (Layout Design), Bill Sienkiewicz (Cover Painting), Chris Rakestraw (Engineer), Glenn Danzig (Guitar), Tommy Victor (Guitar), Glenn Danzig (Keyboards)
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Black Aria II
Studio album by Glenn Danzig
Released October 17, 2006
Recorded 2004–2006, Paramount Studios, Hollywood, CA
Genre Ambient, Classical
Length 34:47
Label Evilive
Producer Glenn Danzig
Professional reviews
Glenn Danzig chronology
Circle of Snakes
(2004)
Black Aria II
(2006)
The Lost Tracks of Danzig
(2007)

Black Aria II is a 2006 album by Glenn Danzig, intended as a follow-up to his 1992 solo CD of the same name. Despite being composed and discussed in various interviews throughout 1990s, Black Aria II was not released until October 17, 2006. Its subtitle is Lilith, Whore of the Desert, a reference to Lilith, the mythical first wife of Adam and the subject of the album's content. Famed comic artist Bill Sienkiewicz painted the album's cover art. [1] [2][3] [4]

Track listing

All tracks by Danzig

  1. Overture: Winged Night Demon (1:21)
  2. Abandonment / Recreation (4:12)
  3. Zemaragad (3:57)
  4. Lamia (4:14)
  5. Bridal Ceremony of the Lilitu (2:16)
  6. Dance of the Succubi (2:21)
  7. Unclean Sephira (3:46)
  8. LCKR (1:43)
  9. The Succubus Feeds (2:20)
  10. Shiddin (2:37)
  11. Demons Reprise (3:13)
  12. Lamenta Lilith (2:36)

Personnel

  • Glenn Danzig: vocals, keyboards, guitars
  • Tommy Victor: extra guitar on track 1
  • Tania Themmen: vocals

 
 
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