HAIL SPIRIT NOIR · Mannequins | PURPLE LP

Purple vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Mannequins'

Hail Spirit Noir delivers another mind-bending journey with "Mannequins", an album that perfectly captures the band's signature blend of progressive metal with psychedelic and horror-inspired atmospheres. The Greek duo continues to push boundaries, weaving together intricate compositions that feel like soundtracks to some forgotten B-movie nightmare. From the opening track "12-31-1985: Night Shift" to the closing "Ending Crashers II", the album maintains a cinematic quality that's both unsettling and utterly captivating. The band's ability to create these immersive sonic landscapes while keeping the progressive metal foundation intact is nothing short of remarkable.

The album showcases Hail Spirit Noir's evolution as storytellers, with tracks like "The Monsters Came From The Sky" and "Enter Disco Inferno" demonstrating their knack for combining retro horror aesthetics with modern progressive sensibilities. The dual parts of both "12-31-1985: Night Shift" and "Mannequins" create a narrative structure that keeps listeners engaged throughout the album's runtime. The production allows each element to breathe while maintaining the claustrophobic atmosphere that makes this release so compelling.

For fans of:
Arcturus, Ved Buens Ende, and Sigh

Track listing

A1. 12-31-1985: Night Shift
A2. Against Your Will, My Blade
A3. Mannequins
A4. 12-31-1985: Night Shift II
A5. The Monsters Came From The Sky
B1. Visitors Of Horror
B2. Enter Disco Inferno
B3. Mannequins II
B4. Alien Cell Charging
B5. On The Loose Again
B6. Ending Crashers
B7. Ending Crashers II

Manufacturer: Agonia Records, P. O. Box 273, 64-920 Pila 1, Poland, Contact: agoniarecords.com