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Pre-Order: Mortiis - The Smell of Rain [RSD Essentials Clear w/Cream & Black Splatter]

Mortiis
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Product Description

2001's 'The Smell Of Rain' heralded seismic changes for Emperor alumnus Mortiis. Mortiis stepped up to the microphone as a lead vocalist for the first time, and the album expanded to encompass more live musicians, ushering in a metamorphosis in his sound. Closer to synthpop in parts, the album clutched more tightly onto its industrial rock sensibilities and became significantly more refined and propulsive as a result. It had a lithe groove, subtle catchiness, and a thrumming, murky energy. Looking back now, it was a truly unique release for Mortiis amidst the rest of his discography.

25 years on, the record's forward-thinking, open-minded quality means it hardly feels out of place in 2026, where melding genres feels more natural than staying in just one lane. To celebrate, it is receiving its first pressing to vinyl since its original year of release.

Tracklist:

  1. Scar Trek / Parasite God
  2. Flux / Mental Maelstrom
  3. Spirit in a Vacuum
  4. Monolith
  5. You Put a Hex on Me
  6. Everyone Leaves
  7. Marshland
  8. Antimental
  9. Smell the Witch

UPC: 5055006524864
Label: Earache Records
Release Date: 5.29.26
Format: Vinyl