Arcturus - La Masquerade InfernaleGatefold LP (black vinyl) incl. Padded inner sleeve and protection sleeve. On their sophomore full length "La Masquerade Infernale" (1997), Arcturus took their musical experimenting three ambitious steps further. The Norwegians succeeded in wedding a devilish concept loosely based on the characters of Faust and Mephistopheles with an eclectic range of surreal sound elements into an album that is rightfully considered a prime example of what later came

The latter included "I Was Sad Last Night I'm OK Now

It is characterized by catchy melodies

They were able to record six tracks in those sessions

which was inspired by Behrouz Boochani's award-winning book about his experiences as a refugee advocate fighting for freedom and translated by Omid Tofighian

During the Baroque period

'The aim of this album was to obtain something pure

Jazz reflects the improvised life thrust upon the Negro14

This rare single was recorded in 1953 for Chicago's Parrot label

The band recorded Weather at their Troutfarm Studio in Marin County

With family matriarch Pamela now deceased

where the duo presents selected songs of various characters transcribed for cello and piano

"Hometowns have a way of keeping a part of you