I don't think people quite understood Ill Natured Spiritual Invasion at the time of its release, and even now it doesn't get the mentions it deserves. Overlooked despite its excellent cover art, a 1.5 man black metal side-project, this is actually the best Old Man's Child album and shows what you can achieve by not overdoing things, and just getting the songs done and dusted, with wobbles and imperfections and all. The catchiness of the music can't be overestimated, and there's just enough of everything to sound vibrant but not like a wall of sound. The drums are rich and organic, and played by Gene Hoglan. You can expect a lot of funky tom fills, musical metal beats and bright, warm cymbal-work. The guitars are fast, melodic, imperfect, and so utterly perfect. The keyboards are just enough to add atmosphere and a strange Middle Ages wizardry. Ornamentation, not irritation.

2025 repress
LP on electric blue with black smoke
High gloss sleeve
Double sided insert