Serena Maneesh 2: Abyss in B Minor

Serena-Maneesh 2: Abyss in B Minor (stylized as either S-M 2, #2, or No. 2) is the second studio album by Serena Maneesh. The album was recorded over a period of two years, and was partly recorded in a cave outside of Oslo, Norway, according to frontman Emil Nikolaisen:

Studio environments often get on my nerves... and I love the underworld, you can silently head down there and do as you please, leave the world behind. So we found this huge cave with stone walls, it looked like a refugee hideout from World War II, with a huge, undiscovered treasure of sound.[8]

Serena-Maneesh 2: Abyss in B Minor
Studio album by
Serena-Maneesh
ReleasedMarch 22, 2010
Recorded2008-2010
GenreShoegazing, indie rock, noise pop
Length37:25
Label4AD (CAD 3X07)
ProducerEmil Nikolaisen
Serena-Maneesh chronology
Serena Maneesh
(2005)		 Serena-Maneesh 2: Abyss in B Minor
(2010)
Singles from Serena Maneesh 2: Abyss in B Minor
  1. "Ayisha Abyss"
    Released: January 18, 2010
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Contactmusic.com(positive)[2]
The Daily Telegraph[3]
Drowned in Sound(8/10)[4]
The Independent[5]
Pitchfork Media(6.4/10)[6]
Sputnikmusic[7]

The album features the single "Ayisha Abyss," released as a limited edition 12" single (backed with the exclusive B-side "Call-Back from a Dream") on January 18, 2010. A music video for the song "I Just Want to See Your Face" premiered on 4AD's website on March 12, 2010.[9]

Track listing

All tracks written by Emil Nikolaisen.

  1. "Ayisha Abyss" – 7:47
  2. "I Just Want to See Your Face" – 2:19
  3. "Reprobate!" – 3:39
  4. "Melody for Jaana" – 5:53
  5. "Blow Yr Brains in the Mourning Rain" – 4:28
  6. "Honeyjinx" – 4:25
  7. "D.I.W.S.W.T.T.D." – 2:51
  8. "Magdalena (Symphony #8)" – 6:06

Release history
Country Date Label Format Catalogue #
United Kingdom March 22, 2010 4AD CD CAD 3X07 CD
LP CAD 3X07
North America March 23, 2010 CD CAD 3X07 CD
LP CAD 3X07

Credits

Production
  • Produced and edited by Emil Nikolaisen.
  • Recorded and overdubbed by Christian Engfelt in the bunker and at CSX.
  • Mixed by Nick Terry at The Strongroom, except:
    • "Reprobate!" mixed at Harry's Gym Recording Studios.
    • "Blow Yr Brains" and "D.I.W.S.W.T.T.D." mixed at Grandsport.
  • Additional overdubbing, editing, and productive ideas by Nick Terry.
  • Additional recording and overdubbing by Bjarne Stensli at Harry's, René Tinner at Grandsport, Daniel C. Smith in his NJ recreation room, and Emil Nikolaisen at CSX.
  • Gong recorded by Don Dons at Hangaround Sounds.
  • Mastered by Ray Staff at Air.
  • Master edit by Tom Kvålsvoll at Strype.
  • Sleeve design by Dangermüz; assistance by PDW.
  • Photography by Lars Petter Pettersen and Ghostkamera.

References
  1. Allmusic review
  2. Contactmusic.com review
  3. The Daily Telegraph review
  4. Drowned in Sound review
  5. The Independent review
  6. Pitchfork Media review
  7. Sputnikmusic review
  8. 4AD - Serena-Maneesh - Profile Archived 2010-02-07 at the Wayback Machine
  9. 4AD - Serena-Maneesh - Stream entire record; watch video for "I Just Want To See Your Face" Archived 2010-03-28 at the Wayback Machine
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