Curse Mackey – Immoral Emporium (Album – Negative Gain Productions)
Genre/Influences: Dark-Pop, Electro-Pop, Industrial-Pop.
Format: Digital, CD, Vinyl.
Background/Info: Three years after his debut album “Instant Exorcism”, American artist Curse Mackey (Evil Mothers, Pigface, My Life With The Thrill Kill Cult…) strikes back with a new full length.
Content: It’s not an easy thing defining the sound of this project. There’s a naughty Pop sound hanging over the work, which is however infused by darker and harder guitar riffs. Even the dreamy passages are inhibited by darkness and a kind of uncomfortable, evil sensation.
+ + + : Curse Mackey avoids easy Electro-Pop and other Industrial clichés. That creates the originality of his work, but also the challenge. You’ll however discover noticeable songs like the previously released single track “Lacerations” which remains a great piece supported by an obscure sphere. “Altar Of Falsehoods” is another attention grabber, which is driven by a cool rhythm.
– – – : This is not a bite-sized piece of music, which needs a few listening before you get into it.
Conclusion: Somewhere in between a perverted Electro-Pop format and soft Industrial music.
Best songs: “Lacerations – LP Cut”, “Altar Of Falsehoods”, “A Sharp Reminder”.
Rate: 7.
Artist: www.cursemackey.com / www.facebook.com/curse.mackey
Label: www.negativegain.com / www.facebook.com/NegativeGain Read the news on ‘Immoral Emporium’.
About Curse Mackey
Curse Mackey began his career DJing and producing underground events as a teenager in San Antonio and Austin, Texas. He is a member of Pigface, previously played with My Life With The Thrill Kill Cult, and founded the industrial-punk act Evil Mothers. His debut solo album, “Instant Exorcism”, was released in 2019. “Immoral Emporium” followed in September through Negative Gain Productions, with lead single “Lacerations” issued alongside an official video, and a North American tour as support for Clan of Xymox.
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