[neoclassic / experimental] Devil Doll

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Devil Doll

1993 The Sacrilege of Fatal Arms



Being a drastically revised version of Devil Doll's 1992 release "Sacrilegium", "The Sacrilege Of Fatal Arms" is one of the most ambitious, lofty works of sinister beauty to have ever graced the compact disc-medium. Originally released for members of the Devil Doll-fan-club only, this revised version is the soundtrack to an underground film also written and directed by the band's enigmatic mastermind, Mr. Doctor.

While an obvious drawback is the fact that only one track exists on the disc, requiring the listener to listen to the whole album in one sitting, this is really not much of a problem. You see, Devil Doll are like no other, and while the almost satanic symphony orchestra begins its first notes, one is strangely hooked by the eccentric dark beauty that begins to unfold, and is thus compelled to continue listening to what bizarre, morose surprises might be lurking around the corner.

Combining the skills of a very dark, almost morbid chamber orchestra with various European folk instruments and influences (Hungarian, Romanian & Slovenian), Devil Doll also add compelling sections of Progressive Rock/Metal (with various psych influences) and often quite frightening quiet passages of piano and cello accompanied by the demented vocals of Mr. Doctor. Also featured are the creepy vocals of the Devil Chorus, as well as a genuine cathedral pipe-organ. And all of this is tinged with a deep Gothic-flavour, though nothing of the cliched, pretentious type.

The story follows the narration of a man who has recently died and is looking back on his disturbed, insane life. We even get to hear what its like to be lying in the coffin, hearing the dirt smash against it while the priest gives a final departing message.

What makes it all so compelling, is the fact that Devil Doll are masters at portraying the irony of life and the contradictions that lie within: dark and light, good and evil, the beautiful and the hideous, the heroic and the cowardly.

In short, it is near impossible to describe the magic of Devil Doll; you must experience it for yourself. An absolute masterpiece.

Tracklist:
1. The Sacrilege of Fatal Arms

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1992 Sacrilegium



Devil Doll albums are difficult to review because they are so formulaic: contrasting sparse passages of Mr. Doctor's bizarre vocalizations against louder, fuller, and more traditionally progressive passages.

The latter passages, on this album at least, are nearly all symphonic in nature, with lots of guitar and keys backed by a steady rhythm on the drums. There are a couple exceptions, with one burning passage that has more in common with metal than symphonic rock. In general, the instrumental parts are all very well done, with a lot of piano, violin and cello lending the whole thing a somewhat orchestral feel.

The album has a concept about a man lying in his own funeral and thinking back on his life. The whole piece is very interesting, amusing and theatrical all the way through.

The unusual and unpredictable music of Devil Doll is an elaborate tapestry of styles, a surreal exploration of the unknown territory that is the ‘theatre of the mind’. Intense and dramatic, the Devil Doll experience spans the broad spectrum of music and emotions. Essential music for your expanding brain.

Tracklist:
1. Sacrilegium

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1990 Eliogabalus



Eliogabalus was released in 1990, just a year after the debut album The Girl Who Was... Death, and as everyone would expect, it's as brilliant and magnificent as the previous record. It features a sound that, though still dark and twisted as always, leans toward the cerebral Prog-Rock aesthetic of the '70s. The title is the name of one of the Roman emperors, known for his luxurious life & intriguing personality. For sure, this name hasn't been chosen pure and simply, but for a reason: Because this album is "decadent". It is like a play transposed into music, it's a theatrical work, reflected both in music and in voices. The music is overwhelmingly varied: it has a big range of sounds from piano, organ, violin, accordion, to heavy guitars, and even moments of silence. For sure, another masterpiece.

Tracklist:
1. Mr. Doctor
2. Eliogabalus

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1989 The Girl Who Was... Death



In The Girl Who Was... Death you will find all the elements that make Devil Doll's music so special. The true original way of singing Mr. Doctor has, the marvelous orchestral arrangements , the classical music influences, and some heavy riffs mixed with this odd and obscure feeling this music has. You could define this music in many ways such as progressive, classical, dark, ambiental, cinematic and gothic, but the truth is that their music is so exceptional, excentric and magnificent that it can't really be defined by a few words. Devil Doll is just the representation of the brilliant and rich mind of Mr. Doctor.
This is Devil Doll's first masterpiece and if you are interested in hearing something really different, beyond the frontiers of progressive rock then you should try this album. And if you like the dark sounds, with a lot of classical, old movies and heavy influences, then Devil Doll is your group, and The Girl Who Was... Death is a perfect album to start with them. A truly unique, genuine and unrepeatable band.

Tracklist:
1. The Girl Who Was... Death

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1996 Dies Irae



"Dies Irae" is the last recording so far released by the infamous Devil Doll cult. Inspired by the life and music of George Harvey Bone, the poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Brönte and Emily Dickinson, as well as by Isadore Ducasse, all the notorious Devil Doll trademarks are present here: sinister orchestral moments, quiet passages of piano and cello, prog-rock/metal eruptions, morbid choral parts, and of course the twisted vocal incantations of the "Man of a Thousand Voices", Mr. Doctor. A new element is added, though, in the form of beautiful operatic female vocal parts sung by Norena Radovan.

This is a timeless classic that transcends any genre - limitation: it can only be described as Devil Doll music, a real psychic experience, the soundtrack of anybody's nightmare. A kaleidoscope of coherent chaos that magically turns into a breathtaking piece of poetry in the class of an Emily Dickinson, a Charles Baudelaire or an Edgar Allan Poe. Yes, Devil Doll are unique: a "love or hate" affair. Same as their mastermind, the elusive Mr. Doctor, who refuses any contact with the outerworld. The esoteric and puzzling nature of his works of art would need a lot of explanations: double meanings, crossed quotations and subliminal messages spread all over Devil Doll albums and Dies Irae is no exception.

Tracklist:
1. Part 1
2. Part 2
3. Part 3
4. Part 4
5. Part 5
6. Part 6
7. Part 7
8. Part 8
9. Part 9
10. Part 10
11. Part 11
12. Part 12
13. Part 13
14. Part 14
15. Part 15
16. Part 16
17. Part 17
18. Part 18
19. Part 19 (Hidden Track)

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