Lucifer’s Aid – Enter And Exit (Digital/CD Album – Progress Productions)
It’s been almost 10 years since Carl Nilsson released his first album under the name Lucifer’s Aid. The Swedish artist has remained loyal to Progress Productions and returns this year with his sixth full-length release.
The style and influences remain consistent, making “Enter And Exit” a perfect fusion of traditional dark EBM and atmospheric Dark-Electro. The album’s strength lies in its heavy, shadowy atmosphere, enhanced by haunting vocal production. The sound is strikingly cold and mechanical—especially evident in the album’s opening tracks, where several standout moments can be found.
There are clear nods to old-school EBM scattered throughout, but Lucifer’s Aid also surprises with rare, unexpected moments of minimalism and groove, where even the vocals take on a sexy edge. As the album progresses, it circles back to a heavier, more forceful form of EBM—still enveloped in darkness, but delivered with a rougher tone. Despite the raw energy, the arrangements remain refined and well-crafted.
In my opinion, this is undoubtedly the artist’s most diverse work to date, with the opening tracks in particular offering a true feast for the ears. (Rating:8).
Listen to “Deep Inside 2”:
https://lucifersaid.bandcamp.com/track/deep-inside-2-2
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