Black Aria II

by Glenn Danzig

Overview

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

Product Details

Release Date:	03/15/2024
Label:	Cleopatra
UPC:	0889466371011
Rank:	17727

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Glenn Danzig   Primary Artist,Vocals,Keyboards,Guitar
Tania Themmen   Vocals
Tommy Victor   Guitar

Technical Credits

Glenn Danzig   Producer,Mixing
Chris Rakestraw   Mixing,Engineer
Tom Baker   Mastering
Nick Infield   Photography
Evilive   Layout Design
Bill Sienkiewicz   Cover Painting