{"product_id":"mortiis","title":"Mortiis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 05\/31\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 X LP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: \u003c\/strong\u003eEarache\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease type:\u003c\/strong\u003e  RSD Essentials Clear w\/Cream \u0026amp; Black Splatter \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVinyl LP Pressing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRSD 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 lithe groove, subtle catchiness, and a thrumming, murky energy. Looking back now, it was a truly unique release for Mortiis amidst the rest of his discography. 25 years on, the record's forward-thinking, open-minded quality means it hardly feels out of place in 2026, where melding genres feels more natural than staying in just one lane. To celebrate, it is receiving its first pressing to vinyl since its original year of release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScar Trek \/ Parasite God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlux \/ Mental Maelstrom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirit In A Vaccum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonolith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou Put A Hex On Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryone Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarshland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntimental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmell The Witch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"The Smell Of Rain (RSD Essentials)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43368749924441,"sku":null,"price":44.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1566\/5093\/files\/R-1019156-1514045281-2568.jpg?v=1780339412","url":"https:\/\/www.yellowdogdiscs.com\/products\/mortiis","provider":"Yellow Dog Discs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}