44 minutes, 26 seconds

Tony Wakeford
Cupid & Death

Not sure what makes this a Tony Wakeford album instead of a Sol Invictus one, since many of the same people are involved with the recording. But Tony's the boss, so I guess he gets to call the shots. And regardless of whose name is on the cover, Cupid & Death features one of the strongest series of songs Wakeford has ever put together. I particularly like the ominous "Cupid & Death I," with Karl Blake adding his enigmatic vocal talents. And though it very nearly strains Wakeford's shaky voice, "A Rose in Hell" is a classic.

The theme of Love vs. Death that weaves throughout the disc is brought together beautifully, not least by means of the brilliant artwork of Andrew King and Tor Lundvall that fills the CD jacket.

It may not be a Sol Invictus album, but it's an essential part of their discography nonetheless.

Also today:

44:26 Za Frûmi, Legends, Act 2: Vampires
44:25 Love Is Colder Than Death, Atopos
44:24 Za Frûmi, Legends, Act 1
44:23 Sol Invictus, The Killing Tide
44:21 Aesthetic Perfection, Close to Human
44:19 Arditi, Marching On to Victory
44:19 This Mortal Coil, It'll End in Tears
New arrival! 50:30 Digital Factor, De Facto
44:19 yelworC, Eclosion