Although Black Aria II isn't as rich as BA I it still presents the idea of the concept. You don't have to be a Christian mythology snob to understand the concept of this album but the background on the demoness Lilth or Lillith will help to understand Black Aria II.
One reviewer said that this is mood music and it is. It is Halloween/ouija board/Jinn research music and while it seems to drag on if you'll turn it up and try to 'experience' the album you may 'get it' too.
Unclean Sephira has a rather dirty feeling to it; the same feeling I had from Invocation on the Danzig IV album. Very creepy. I like all of the other tracks as well and understanding the concept really makes Black Aria II a strong album. Probably not for everyone.
November 11, 2008 |  | Should Not Have Been Called "BLACK ARIA II" |  |
BLACK ARIA II is a good album. I think that by calling it "BAII", Glenn automatically pre-set people's opinions and reactions about this album. To clarify, the fact that BLACK ARIA itself was a classical album in the vein of Wagner, I think that that was what people were expecting. What Glenn has delivered is something that is much more akin to a horror movie soundtrack (THE OMEN is a fave of his, after all) or, perhaps more specifically, a minimalist-type musicality (like Philip Glass, for example).
It took me a few listens to truly appreciate the strength of the music he has created here. I think it is all-too easy to just dismiss it or criticize it outright.
The fact that the majority of the album revolves around the same musical motif or theme is not a weakness. Just a stylistic choice that serves to enhance the theme/story that Danzig wishes to convey.
As to the cover art -- Bill Sienkiewicz is a truly talented, gifted artist. Any criticism of his artistry is a reflection of a narrow view. I like Simon Bisley, but I think Bill's cover for BAII is much more potent and chilling than the SATANS CHILD (sic) cover. But that is just my opinion. They are both fine artists, each with individual styles and strengths.
August 26, 2008It seems like this album was written as a meditative aid as opposed to an album written for recreational listening. If you don't have that expectation going in, your reaction will likely be "What's the point?," and you'll be dissapointed by what you hear. Other reviewers who didn't like it pretty much nailed it right on the money when describing the sound. It's minimalist, repetetive, and droney. The best way to describe this is that it's like new age music, but with a dark vibe, instead of light and airy like the majority of music from that genre. If you're open to such an idea then go for it, but if that kind of thing doesn't float your boat, save your money. This is similar in style to Karl Sanders' (the guy from Nile) Saurian Meditation cd, if that helps describe it. I've always had a restless, hyperactive mind since I was young, and over the years I've discovered the benefit of cds like this, because they help relax me and chill me out without using drugs. If you let it, this disc will put you in a trance. The more I listen to it, the more I believe that this is the purpose of it. I gave it a 5 because it's very effective in what I think its designed to do.
December 9, 2007 | | the only thing good about this is that it has been done | |
sucks but its danzig
and i love him
oh well
kevin.
September 18, 2007| | | Glenn Danzig - Black Aria II | |
This is part two, of Glenn Danzig's side/solo project. The first one came out in 1992, and the style from then to now, hasn't really changed. It is still instrumental, doomy, creepy, and cold music, and which I am normally not a big fan of, but it is good, if you need to relax,and just chill out to. This is not an album, you put on your stereo, when you are having a party, I can say that for sure.
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