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Opal: Happy Nightmare Baby

25 August 1987 · 40 YEARS

Happy Nightmare Baby

Opal

The sound here feels like a fever dream, combining hazy psychedelia with a dark, gothic edge. SST Records issued this work during a phase where the label was moving beyond hardcore punk into more atmospheric territory.

The production emphasizes a deliberate, hypnotic pace. It captures the fascination of the late eighties with swirling textures and warm, analog qualities.

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