Mortiis - The Smell Of Rain [Translucent Blue & Black Marble]

Mortiis

The Smell Of Rain [Translucent Blue & Black Marble]

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  • Limited Edition
  • Repress
  • Gatefold sleeve with full color printed inserts

Mortiis released The Smell of Rain in 2026 as a landmark return to the industrial electronic sound that defined his earlier work. The Norwegian artist's evolution from dungeon synth pioneer through industrial rock experiments finds full expression here, blending EBM, goth rock, and synth-pop into a cohesive statement that recalls his most visceral material while demonstrating renewed command of his signature aesthetic.

The record opens with the propulsive brutality of "Scar Trek / Parasite God," establishing the album's unflinching tone before "Flux / Mental Maelstrom" drives home the rhythmic intensity that anchors these compositions. "Spirit in a Vacuum" and the monolithic title track showcase Mortiis's ability to construct atmosphere from layers of synthetic texture and corporeal percussion, while "You Put a Hex on Me" and the closing dirge "Everyone Leaves…" explore vulnerability within the project's typically austere sonic framework. Throughout, the production favors clarity and weight—drums hit with tangible force, synths cut without sacrificing depth, and the interplay between organic and electronic elements creates genuine friction.

This limited repress arrives as a gatefold edition across two vinyl discs, designed to capture the spatial dynamics and detail of Mortiis's arrangements. The packaging restores full-color artwork and credits, presenting the album as a complete artistic statement rather than a digital transfer. For collectors who missed the initial tour-exclusive release, this represents the primary opportunity to own the record in physical form.


Title: The Smell Of Rain
Artist: Mortiis
Label: Earache
Style: Electronic, Rock, EBM, Goth Rock, Synth-pop
Product Type: 2×Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress, Translucent Blue & Black Marble
Country: Europe
Release Year: 2026
Barcode: 5055006524864

Tracklist:

A-I. Scar Trek / Parasite God (6:02)
A-II. Flux / Mental Maelstrom (6:46)
A-III. Spirit In A Vacuum (4:53)
B-IV. Monolith (3:59)
B-V. You Put A Hex On Me (5:45)
C-VI. Everyone Leaves (6:41)
C-VII. Marshland (4:43)
D-VIII. Antimental (6:17)
D-IX. Smell The Witch (5:43)

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