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The Nephilim is the second studio album by English gothic rock band Fields of the Nephilim, released in 1988. It combines post punk and gothic rock instrumentation with Carl McCoy's low vocal delivery and imagery drawn from mysticism, religion, and the American West. The album reached the top 20 of the UK Albums Chart and includes "Moonchild," which was also issued as a single, making it a central release in the band's early catalog.
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Did Fields of the Nephilim's The Nephilim chart in the UK?
Yes, The Nephilim, released in 1988, was highly successful and reached the British Top 20 album chart. The band's major label debut propelled them into the mainstream UK gothic rock scene. It remains their highest-charting studio album to date.
What record label released The Nephilim album?
The 1988 album The Nephilim was released by Situation Two, a sub-label of Beggars Banquet Records. Beggars Banquet was the powerhouse label for the UK gothic rock and post-punk movement. This major backing gave the band the budget to achieve a much larger, atmospheric sound.
Who produced The Nephilim by Fields of the Nephilim?
The album was produced by the band's frontman, Carl McCoy, along with acclaimed producer Bill Buchanan. They successfully captured the band's massive, dust-covered desert sound and atmospheric intensity. The production heavily emphasized McCoy's deep, gravelly vocals and sweeping guitar effects.
What genre is Fields of the Nephilim's The Nephilim?
The album is a quintessential UK gothic rock release, heavily characterized by its dark, mystical atmosphere and loud, reverb-drenched guitars. Fields of the Nephilim brought a unique Western, gunslinger aesthetic to the traditional goth scene. The Nephilim solidified their legendary status within the genre.
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