Omen. The Curse. EX+ Hard Rock Heavy Metal LP

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Jul 20, 2021 Sold Date

Jul 13, 2021 Start Date

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Omen. The Curse. Enigma Records(ST-73230). 1986.

Omen's 1984 effort Battle Cry was and is considered a pretty seminal release, both early and influential, and consistently excellent, with a relentlessly manic energy, seamless guitar harmonies, and a superior performance from vocalist J.D. Kimball that would put most other bands to shame. The interesting thing about Omen's first three albums is that there was a slight shift towards a simpler, catchier, and yet in some ways more progressive approach throughout their duration. There is a marked, if subtle, difference between both the first and second albums and second and third albums, respectively. Warning of Danger began to introduce some variety and more progressive elements with the semi-ballad "Don't Fear the Night" and the ambitious "Hell's Gates". They continued to follow this pattern with The Curse, particularly with the song "Holy Martyr" which, like "Hell's Gates" was more progressive musically and lyrically than the standard Omen material.

Kimball sounds excellent as usual here, and the album is pretty varied, with slower, darker songs like the title track and "Eye of the Storm", classic Omen songs like "Destiny" and "Bounty Hunter", and one of my personal favorites, the mid-paced epic "Teeth of the Hydra". Highlights are the aforementioned "Teeth of the Hydra", the vicious yet supremely catchy title track, and the relentlessly manic "Bounty Hunter".

While it can hardly be called Omen's crowning achievement, it still kicks the shit out of most of its competition, and is also the last stand of Kimball and Co. before the frontman left the band.

1st Pressing

Matrix / Runout (Side 1 etched): ST-1-73230 G-1 ? B-25379-G1 ?14317 1-1
Matrix / Runout (Side 2 etched): ST-2-73230 G-1 ? B-25380-G1 ?14317-X 1-1
Matrix / Runout (Side 1, Side 2 stamped): MASTERED BY CAPITOL

Conditions: Cover 7+ or EX- high gloss cover with light edge wear and corner bump, includes original inner sleeve//Record 8 or EX black and shiny with light sleeve rubs.

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