Mortiis "The Smell of Rain" (RSD Essential) Linkin Park 2024 Reissues 1992 by Uptown Records and

1992 by Uptown Records and MCA Records

Matt Marquez [drums]

Pennywise steps up their songwriting

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Mortiis "The Smell of Rain" (RSD Essential) Linkin Park 2024 Reissues 1992 by Uptown Records and***RSD Essential 087*** 2001's The Smell Of Rain heralded seismic changes for Emperor alumnus Mortiis. Mortiis stepped up to the microphone as a lead vocalist for the first time, and the album expanded to encompass more live musicians, ushering in a metamorphosis in his sound. Closer to synthpop in parts, the album clutched more tightly onto its industrial rock sensibilities and became significantly more refined and propulsive as a result. It had a