Description

Helios Creed ‎- Superior Catholic Finger – 180 Gram Vinyl Records plus Bonus Compact Disc

Superior Catholic Finger is another standout album by Helios Creed, released in 1989. This album continues the themes and styles Helios is known for, blending space rock, psychedelic, and industrial elements into a cohesive, powerful sound. It came out shortly after his debut solo album, X-Rated Fairy Tales, and further establishes his distinct approach to music.

The album features a heavy use of guitar effects, synthesizers, and layered production techniques, creating a dense, immersive sonic environment. Creed’s guitar work is notably experimental, using various pedals and effects to produce sounds that range from ethereal to harsh and gritty. The vocals and lyrics carry a surreal, often abstract quality that complements the atmospheric tension of the music.

Superior Catholic Finger explores themes that are typically dark and reflective, with an undertone of critique towards more orthodox societal and religious structures, as suggested by the provocative album title. This album, like much of Creed’s work, challenges the listener’s expectations of rock music, pushing the boundaries of genre conventions.

For fans of Helios Creed and new listeners alike, Superior Catholic Finger offers a deep dive into the artist’s visionary approach to music production and sound design, marking it as a crucial piece in the puzzle of late 20th-century alternative and experimental music scenes.

Lilith Records

The bonus Compact Disc is stuck to the non-printed side of a promotional cardboard stripe, which is headlined ‘DIG-A-LOG with Lilith!’

Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic

Track Listing

Vinyl
Monster Lust
Mustard Dog
Superior Catholic Finger
Too Bad
The Bridge
Who Cares
The Cookie Jar
Weekends

CD
Monster Lust
Mustard Dog
Superior Catholic Finger
Too Bad
The Bridge
Who Cares
The Cookie Jar
Weekends