One of the most exciting and creative acts on the gothic/post-punk scene, Crying Vessel, bravely gaze into “The Abyss” with the release of their new single from their sophomore album, Pleasures For The Wicked. “The Abyss” showcases the melodic and dark romantic side of the new album, the band’s first for their new label, L.A.-based Cleopatra Records, which release the album August 14 Pleasures For The Wicked is a concept album built around being stuck between life and death, in a dark home of secrets and regrets. The songs are sometimes seamless, and tie into one another to tell a story. In the cover image, each element has its purpose, embracing symbolism like paintings of the renaissance era.
Tracklist: 1. Auxilium (1:39) 2. For God's Sake (3:57) 3. The Abyss (4:24) 4. Purgatorium (1:17) 5. Breaking The Spell (4:26) 6. Calling Of The Sirens (1:05) 7. Buried Alive (3:52) 8. I Swear I Saw You Smile (3:43) 9. Lonely Memories (4:14) 10. Web Of Guilt (4:14) 11. Timid Moonlight (4:33) 12. The Burning (4:33) 13. Black Wedding (4:05) 14. The Third Covenant (5:46) 15. The Departed (1:59) 16. Bonus Track (6:33)