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When I nominated this, I mentioned that it fulfills a certain aspect of aggression that I expect but rarely find from metal. This is far from a metal album, falling squarely into experimental prog, but something about it hits me harder. Part of this is the constant shift in dynamics - at any given moment, the band is as likely to be blowing shit up as they are to be belting it out like old-school lounge crooners. This contrast is key to the Hellfire experience - whatever the current atmosphere, a general unease seeps through. The band has multiple vocalists, but Geordie Greep's mad preacher/deranged drill sergeant delivery is what makes black midi true standouts. He's not a pleasant vocalist in any traditional sense, but he sells the alien horror found on their best tracks.

I also decided to revisit all three of their studio albums this morning - I think all three are of comparable quality, so if you do end up liking this one, I highly suggest checking out their first two.

My ranking:
Welcome to Hell
Sugar/Tzu
The Race is About to Begin
27 Questions
Eat Men Eat
Dangerous Liaisons
The Defence
Still
Hellfire