Black Aria II

Glenn Danzig (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 17, 2006)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Megaforce
• ASIN: B000I5YD82
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #85,948 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Accessible it isn't...., November 24, 2006

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SkaerKrow (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black Aria II (Audio CD)

Glenn Danzig returns with another foray out of the realm of metal and into that of atmospheric music.

Black Aria II eschews the more traditional orchestral stylings of the original Black Aria and replaces them with a thicker, Middle Eastern sound. Like the original Black Aria (and even moreso on BAII), Glenn's compositions are at times shallow and lacking in dynamic progression. Judged purely on a track by track basis, Black Aria II is a lackluster album. Few of the songs stand out as anything more than background music, and the CD on the whole is very reminiscent of a movie score.

The saving grace of (or best excuse for) Black Aria II is the fact that this is clearly a concept album. Glenn Danzig has a story in his head, and has chosen to express it through an instrumental CD. The song titles themselves offer the only clues as to the content of this story, and the listener's willingness to interpret them will go a long way in determining how much enjoyment that they can get out of this album. Personally, the only song that really grabbed my attention after my first play-through was "Shiddin" (Track 10 on the CD, and still my personal favorite). I was ready to pull it out of my stereo and move on, but I usually spin every new CD two times. At some point during my second listening I got *it,* and the CD didn't end up leaving my stereo for three days.

This is definitely not a CD for everyone (especially fans that are still stuck on Danzig 4). However, for those that are willing to show it a little patience and imagination, BAII offers a dark, compelling journey. (3.5 Stars, rounded up to 4).

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some people.... sheesh...., October 20, 2006

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T. C. Gallegos "Mosara rocks, baby!" (Mesa, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black Aria II (Audio CD)

To those people who wrote prior reviews, such as, "not what I expected," or "not as powerful as...." well, if you know Glenn Danzig, he's never done what ANYONE has expected him to do. This release is just as powerful as Black Aria I. Although, personally, it would've fit better as the Jaguar God Soundtrack, as he had mentioned before (maybe there's other stuff he has laying around), but for the most part, this record is by and far one of the most impressive things I have heard in quite some time.

Anyone who knows the Black Aria themes should've of known that this is NOT a rock, punk, or any other category, record. It is what it is. I've been following Danzig since '86 (yes, I'm that old), and I have always been blown away by the "things" that transpire in the mind of Mr. Glenn Danzig.

Listen to this record without pretense, without an "expectation," and you might find that this record can be consuming. I'm listening to it NOW, for about the 20th time. I just bought it last night!

Recommended for those who dig Earth, Sunn O))), and any "drone-type" music!

Word,
T

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, October 17, 2006

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Mike "Mike" (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black Aria II (Audio CD)

Great album for any fan of Glenn Danzig, classical music or even film scores. Great sounds, voices, and a haunting biblical atmosphere. Far better than the first Black Aria (not to take anything away from that one, however.)
I give this album 5 stars not because it's perfect, but because it's exactly as I expected and I think the artist accomplished what he had in mind.