Description
Black Light Burns - Cruel Melody – Compact Disc
Cruel Melody is the debut studio album by the American industrial rock band Black Light Burns, released in 2007. The band was formed by Wes Borland, best known as the guitarist for the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, and features a rotating lineup of musicians.
Cruel Melody features a mix of industrial rock, alternative metal, and electronic influences, showcasing Borland’s distinctive guitar work and experimental approach to songwriting. The album’s sound is characterized by its dark and atmospheric textures, aggressive guitar riffs, and haunting melodies.
With tracks like ‘Lie,’ ‘Mesopotamia,’ and ‘Animal,’ ‘Cruel Melody’ explores themes of personal struggle, inner turmoil, and existential angst. The album’s lyrics are introspective and emotive, reflecting Borland’s introspective songwriting style.
Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, Cruel Melody garnered a dedicated fanbase and remains a cult favorite among fans of industrial rock and alternative music. The album’s experimental approach and genre-blurring sound set the stage for Black Light Burns’ subsequent releases and solidified their reputation as a band to watch in the alternative music scene.
Debut Album From The Definitive New Heavy Rock Supergroup FEAT. LIMP BIZKIT CREATIVE DRIVING FORCE W E S ▲ B O R L A N D + Josh Freeze (A Perfect Circle) + Danny Lohner (Nine Inch Nails) + Josh Eustis (Telefon Tel Aviv)
EUROPEAN EDITION WITH BONUS TRACK
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
Wolfpack Records
Track Listing
Mesopotamia
Animal
Lie
Coward
Cruel Melody
The Mark
I Have A Need
4 Walls
Stop A Bullet
One Of Yours
New Hunger
I Am Where It Takes Me
Iodine Sky
European Bonus Track: Kill The Queen
