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This masterpiece is the first album from the enigmatic and elusive Devil Doll, an Italo-Slavic group led by the mysterious leader Mr. Doctor.
The Devil Doll take their name from the 1936 film "The Devil Doll" by Todd Browning ("Freaks") and are one of the most elusive bands I know, considering that their images can be counted on the fingers of a severed hand and that their records have always been released in very few copies, in the order of hundreds; and now nothing is known about them.
The album in question falls within the realm of prog, a prog that I could also describe - not very happily - as "symphonic prog," considering how much weight the classical instruments carry. This album concentrates in just over half an hour a series of tracks (linked to each other) inspired by the stories told in '67 by Patrick Mc Gohan in the television series "The Prisoner" (highly recommended too!).
Mr. Doctor's unsettling voice articulates the various moments by whispering, screaming, suffocating, while the music plays magnificently and always varied, overwhelming, energetic, majestic, creating a dream-like (read: nightmare) atmosphere that captivates up to the shocking final revelation.
A dark album with many esoteric references, for a journey through death and despair.
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Devil Doll's debut album is a rare and enigmatic prog rock masterpiece led by Mr. Doctor. Infused with symphonic instruments and inspired by The Prisoner TV series, the album creates a dark, dreamlike journey filled with esoteric themes. Its limited availability and haunting vocals add to the mystique. A captivating listen for fans of complex, concept-driven music.Tracklist
