Various Artists
Excelsis: A Dark Noël
Reviewed by Brian Vincent McGovern
In a truly unique paradox, about 15 secular goth artists have contributed songs for this Christmas album, called Excelsis: A Dark Noël. Songs include Arcanta's mostly vocal "Carol of the Bells," a bilingual, operatic version of "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" by FuchiKachis Ethu, "The First Noël," by Thanatos, and the very messy and unrecognizable, yet relaxing, rendition of "Jingle Bells," by Lovesliescrushing. The highlight for HM readers will be "O Holy Night" by Eva O, with Eric Clayton helping out on vocals. To order, send $18 (Int'l orders add applicable postage) to Rugged Cross Connections: PO Box 2006, Independence MO 64055
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