Really great album, I don’t even like glam and had a blast while listening to this.
Knowing the Children Of God cult’s history definetly improves the experience. The lyrics are the best part of the album, they make you feel uncomfortable with the dark themes and Gira’s vocals. However, it’s not as good for me as Soundtracks, the only other Swans albuns that i’ve heard. Definetly will be checking more of the band later.
Best: You’re not Real, Girl/ Beautiful Child
The instrumentals in this album are phenomenal, the vocals are good, but it is King Diamond, so it’s kinda love it or hate it.
As for the story, nothing revolutionary, but i like that kind of horror so it kept me intrigued. Also, the album cover is great, remember me of Scooby Doo on Zombie Island.
I have listened to this band most famous songs, and really liked Open Car and Trains, but i choose this as my first album because i liked the cover and the title. So, the album is pretty good, but most of the songs are not on the same level of the ones i mentioned before.
(Also, this album reminds me of Serial Experiments Lain)
Favorite song - “Way out of Here”
Leas favorite - “Sentimental”