Hellfire
black midi's third album is a dizzying, theatrical maelstrom of progressive rock, jazz fusion, and post-punk. Expect intricate shifts and intense storytelling.
July 15, 2022 · Rough Trade
black midi's third album is a dizzying, theatrical maelstrom of progressive rock, jazz fusion, and post-punk. Expect intricate shifts and intense storytelling.
July 15, 2022 · Rough Trade
"Hellfire" is a sonic carnival of controlled chaos, an album that feels less like a collection of songs and more like a high-octane, theatrical production. It plunges the listener into a world populated by "scumbag" characters and "old world folly," delivered with black midi's signature blend of math rock precision, jazz fusion complexity, and post-punk ferocity. The music is dense, constantly shifting, and demands full attention, rewarding it with intricate arrangements and a palpable sense of restless energy. It's an album that thrives on tension and release, on unexpected turns and virtuosic performances that keep you on the edge of your seat.
How does Hellfire sound next to the rest of black midi's catalogue?
The writing leans far further into storytelling than the rest of the catalogue.
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