Angelic Foe – Mother Of Abominations
Label: Equilibrium Music – EQM037
Format: CD, Album
Country: Portugal
Released: 14 Sep 2015
Style: Neo-Classical, Darkwave
“Oppressed by the Heavens” released on Prikosnovénie in 2012. Written by Annmari and video games sound designer Samuel Lidström, the final mixing and mastering for “Mother of Abominations” has been handled by Peter Bjärgo (Arcana, Sophia) and is now finally presented in a gorgeous Digipak CD, complete with a 12-page booklet.
The album’s nine tracks fabricate a dramatic and melodious invitation to worlds of mysticism, haunted by otherworldly creatures. Angelic Foe’s new creation evidently bears a dimmer mood when compared to its predecessor, as the acoustic instrumentation prominent on the debut album gives way to a heavier and deeper symphonic canvas, largely based on rich orchestral arrangements, broad choral textures and vibrant percussion.
Bombastic yet soothing Neo-Classical ultimately crowned by the beautiful voice of Annmari, which drifts from a soft and forgiving allure into a strong commanding tone as it narrates tales sprung out of religious texts and beliefs over the lush cinematic background. Let “Mother of Abominations” lead you on this enticing passage to the unearthl
Credits
Cover, Photography By – Cecilia Bjärgö
Keyboards, Programmed By, Arranged By, Music By, Producer, Recorded By – Samuel Lidström
Layout, Typography, Artwork – João Monteiro
Mixed By, Mastered By – Peter Bjärgö
Voice, Arranged By, Lyrics By, Music By, Producer, Recorded By – Ann-Mari Thim (tracks: Annmari Thim)
