FABLES OF THE SLEEPLESS EMPIRE

This album is the apex of the bands' career, but understandably the end as well. While their previous LP 'In a Flesh Aquarium' was shocking, raw, unique, and had clear themes it was going for in a kind of crazy circus nightmare this one transcends that atmosphere. I do think that this one is more structured and with a perfect run time and pacing (a quality that is frankly required in order to give an album a perfect rating) this one has many ideas and layers of sound that do not overstay their welcome and in fact allow you finish with a desire for another spin. This one is more accessible than Flesh Aquarium as well, that one was a bit overlong and although totally shredded so does this one without giving way to any fatigue. I hold my copy of this album as a gem to my collection - if you can still find it get it while you can.