2CD Book (36 pages, Hardcover Artbook, 18x18cm) incl. Bonus CD with 4
exclusive bonus tracks (limited edition). The beautiful chrysanthemum in
it's humble white form is also known as the cemetery flower as it is
often used to adorn graves for it's longevity. For Black Nail Cabaret,
the chrysanthemum's blossom paves the way for our own deathbed
portraits. We know that the grim reaper will come to us all and bring
the end, which turns us into fear-filled jars. Our jar could be filled
with so many other things but fear permeates all. The eponymous
"Chrysanthemum" of the Hungarian pop noire duo's sixth album symbolises
an uprising against that but also acceptance. Although Black Nail
Cabaret remain true to their marked penchant for sexually explicit
provocation, the primal, subconscious fear of death that triggers
emotions, anxiety, and the fear of letting go is also a red thread
running through the album that is metaphorically named "Chrysanthemum".
The eroticism of the Hungarians has always avoided cheap cliches.
Instead the duo artistically depicts their living BDSM reality, which is
framed by high aesthetic standards. Musically, Black Nail Cabaret have
brought their outstanding songwriting abilities closer to perfection. On
"Chrysanthemum", the duo is seemingly effortless blending dark
electronic sounds with pop noire elements. Their talent to write songs
that can stand on their own and do not rely on electronic trickery has
set Black Nail Cabaret apart from their peers. At the latest on their
self-released full-length "Pseudopop" (2018), the Hungarians had
successfully fused art, pop, dark harmonies, and powerful electronics.
Black Nail Cabaret continued to hit the international scene with their
fifth album "Gods Verging on Sanity" in 2020. The duo's excellent
reputation rapidly spread through word of mouth even though the global
pandemic enforced severe limitations upon them. Now the stars have all
aligned, and Black Nail Cabaret are ready to take on the world with a
dark soundtrack of life's glory that is symbolised by a shiny white
flower of seeming innocence that at closer inspection also carries all
the eternal might of death in it's scent: "Chrysanthemum".
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