Eliogabalus

Eliogabalus is the second official album by the Italian/slovenian rock band Devil Doll, released on January 5, 1990 on Hurdy Gurdy Records.

A concept by Mr. Doctor, the title of the album is a reference to the Roman Emperor Elagabalus.

Background

In 1989, Mr. Doctor began the work on two compositions, The Black Holes of My Mind, a 45 minute composition incorporating esoteric quotations and subliminal messages; and Eliogabalus, a 60 minute composition inspired by Antonin Artaud's book "Heliogabalus: Or, The Crowned Anarchist".

In December Devil Doll enter in Tivoli Studios with Jurij Toni to record new album. Hurdy Gurdy's budget limitations force Mr. Doctor to cut down the two former compositions, in order to include both on a single vinyl release.

Only the Italian section, and the Slovenian guitarist Bor Zuljan, was used to record the album.

Eliogabalus was released in 1990, the shortened version of The Black Holes of My Mind was renamed "Mr. Doctor" for this release, while "Eliogabalus" retained its name.

Track listing

Lyrics by Mr. Doctor, music by Mr. Doctor and Edoardo Beato, arranged by Mr. Doctor and Devil Doll.

1. "Mr. Doctor" - 20:30
2. "Eliogabalus" - 24:40

Personnel

Line up

• Mr. Doctor - vocals, organ, celesta, accordion
• Edoardo Beato - piano, keyboards
• Albert Dorigo - guitar
• Bor Zuljan - guitar (on "Mr. Doctor")
• Rick Bosco - bass
• Katia Giubbilei - violin
• Roberto Dani - drums, percussions

Guests

• Jurij Toni - tuba (on "Eliogabalus")
• Paolo Zizich - backing vocals and duet "The Mirror" with Mr. Doctor)
• The "Devil Chorus" conducted by Marian Bunic and formed by:
  • Marian Bunic
  • Breda Bunic
  • Polona Sever
  • Beti Roblek
  • Helena Pancur
  • Gregor Oblak
  • Jure Strencan
  • Borut Usenik
  • Valentina Blazinsek
  • Mr. Doctor

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