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Digitally remastered by Chris Gehringer (The Hit Factory, New York, New York).
King Diamond's first solo effort, 1985's Fatal Portrait, was a transitional album: still rooted in the satanically-bent heavy metal of his former group Mercyful Fate, but already showing signs of the theatrical and conceptual elements that the King would soon master like few before him. Indeed, the album's opening four-song suite: "The Candle," "The Jonah," "The Portrait," and "Dressed in White," denote King Diamond's first efforts to weave his horror stories over multiple, interrelated tracks. But compared to future triumphs in gothic storytelling, these are merely rough sketches, a simple dress rehearsal performed rather covertly -- just in case the idea didn't succeed as planned. Sure enough, Fatal Portrait's original second vinyl side returned to a more familiar (and safe) track-by-track approach, and it must be said standout numbers like "Lurking in the Dark," "Halloween," and "Haunted" are arguably the better for it. Diamond can be heard experimenting with ever more vocal styles, spread across ever expanding layers of harmony lines with himself; but it's the new lead guitar tandem of Swedish "axepert" Andy LaRocque and former Fate member Michael Denner who take center stage here, their distinctive riffs and solos well and truly carrying the day. A fine album by any definition, Fatal Portrait is also required listening -- a bridge, really -- for MF fans, who will enjoy this final glimpse at glories past while getting a smoother transition into the ensuing operas of terror. [CD reissues of Fatal Portrait were enhanced by the excellent bonus cut "The Lake" and, depending on the version, the hilariously twisted holiday send-up "No Presents for Christmas."] ~ Eduardo Rivadavia
Includes liner notes by Don Kaye.
Recorded at Sound Track Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark in July & August 1985.
Reissue producer: Jeff Daniel.
King Diamond: King Diamond (vocals, guitar); Michael Deliner, Andy La Rocque (guitar); Timi Hansen (bass); Mikkey Dee (drums).
Producers: King Diamond, Rune Hoyer.
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I think King Diamond had good first 3 albums this is one of them good songs real metal worth buying i would also recomend Agigail and Them. good stuff.
Rock On.
Submitted by romanwalczak (Oak Brook, Il)
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 Awesome dark metal
This album is dark, intense, and great rocking music. This is truly a combo of Mercyful Fate/King Diamond because of Mike Denner's guitar work and Kings high ghostly wails! Classic.
Submitted by themanshan (Denver, CO)
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Badass Album
I have this album on LP from way back. One of my all time favorites. This CD was really hard for me to get my hands on, everywhere its backordered which makes me think they may be coming out with a digipak? Nevertheless, it is well worth searching for it. Being their first LP, The whole CD rocks, and being remastered the sound is great, its not bright sounding like some remasters when they lose the bottom end. Get this CD! (if you can find it)
Submitted by Gary (NJ,USA)
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The Lake! One of the most awesome songs in Metal! The whole album is amazing!!!
Submitted by William (Chicago)
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This is a superb work of art. An amazing album with eloquent storytelling. This is a novel set to music.
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