Danzig - Danzig II: Lucifuge

Danzig on the Bayou

There's something extra dark and extra special on this one.
It sounds as if it were recorded on a humid Summer night somewhere in the country.
There's a dirty and deep feel that goes beyond the dry AC/DC sounds of Danzig I. Something about it also rings fresher than the studio sound of Danzig III.
Slide guitar, stripped down blues meanderings...
A moderate amount of experimentation can be heard as well...
"Blood and Tears" marks Glenn's first true attempt at a ballad, and the refrain of "Tired of being alive" initiates an ethos unseen to this point; almost the antithesis of the invincible swagger of "Mother." Pain, alienation and warning are the themes.

This may well be the quintessential Danzig release.
A dark and melancholy preview of things to come.


August 10, 2008

Danzig 2:Electric Boogaloo (Sorry, force of habit)

Danzig 2 stands out as being the first album where Gleen started to drift toward blues influences in his music. This is made much more apparent on his third album "How the Gods Kill". This is a very good album, while not as good as the first Danzig album, is in my opinion better than the third. With tracks like Killer Wolf, 777, and the melodic Devil's Plaything, one can not go wrong with purchasing this album, esspecially if one is a fan of Danzig. December 14, 2007

2nd Best Danzig Album

This album is probably the the 2nd best of all the Danzig albums. The self titled first album is in my opinion the best. That being said , Lucifuge is a very,very close second. The original Danzig lineup created a much fuller sound on this second release. At times it even seems a bit radio friendly which makes me wonder why it never achieved more airplay. My suggested listening, as with the first Danzig album, is from beginning to end. Every song is good. This album is a true classic of the Danzig collection. December 13, 2007

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