Damnation (Ride the Madness)

Damnation (Ride the Madness)
Studio album by Eva O
Released	September 13, 1999
Recorded	1999
Genre	Deathrock Gothic rock Dark Wave
Label	Massacre Records
Producer	Eric Clayton
Eva O chronology
Demons Fall for an Angel's Kiss 1994 Damnation (Ride the Madness) 1999 Damnation/Salvation 2005

Damnation (Ride the Madness) is the 1999 studio solo album of the American deathrock veteran musician Eva O, released on the German label Massacre Records.

Overview

The album deals with Eva's past in the occult world and spiritual struggles. "Damnation & Damnation II" begins with a sample depicting the four riders of the apocalypse approaching, creating an oppressive, hopeless atmosphere that characterizes the album. Common theme is Eva's struggle against hypocrisy and her existential journey between heaven and hell, a constant subject since her days as companion of now deceased Rozz Williams. The album's overall sound is dominated by her twisted vocals, harsh guitars, industrial beats, and apocalyptic folk guitar parts. Eva O criticizes Christian fundamentalists, stares into the eye of hell and preaches Crowleyan principles, all seeming as a kind of desperate mantra to exorcise her inner demons. The music is dramatic in the electro gothic tradition, laden with synthesizer strings and stately male backing vocals.^[1]

Track listing

1. "Damnation & Damnation II"
2. "Damnation (part 2)"
3. "One By One"
4. "Blood Lust"
5. "Panting For Love"
6. "Beauty of Hell"
7. "Ride the Madness"
8. "Devil"
9. "Complete Hell"
10. "Stand Before The Light"

References

1. ^ Huss, Mattias (2004). "Eva O - Damnation (Ride the Madness)". Release Magazine. http://www.releasemagazine.net/Onrecord/orevaortm.htm. Retrieved 2008-01-22.