1. INTRO 2. WAR OF THE WORLDS 3. 13 SHADES OF BLACK 4. BLOOD 5. HEART OF DARKNESS 6. REVENANT'S RISE 7. DAY OF THE DEAD 8. ARCHANGEL 9. MANMADE MONSTER 10. DEVIL'S ADVOCATE 11. TEENAGERS FROM MARS / WE BITE 12. UNDEAD 13. BLACK DRAGON 14. SHE NEVER SLEEPS 15. GOD TOLD ME TO KILL 16. SAMHAIN / SKULLS
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Lethal Mix Of Punk And Death Rock
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Manmade Monster by Plan 9, released 7 January 2010, includes the following tracks: "13 Shades Of Black", "Heart Of Darkness", "Day Of The Dead", "Manmade Monster" and more.
This version of Manmade Monster comes as a 1xCD. - LETHAL MIX OF PUNK AND DEATH ROCK
Dedicated to Aaron "Norton" Fuller 1973-2008
"Manmade Monster" on CD by Plan 9 is a darkly atmospheric soundtrack-style album that blends classic horror aesthetics with moody, cinematic soundscapes. Evoking the feel of vintage monster movies and cult B-cinema, the music revolves around eerie melodies, organ-driven motifs, guitar textures and brooding rhythms that build a tense, suspenseful atmosphere from track to track. The CD format allows the dense arrangements, subtle effects and layered sound design to unfold with clarity, making it a perfect listen for fans of horror soundtracks, gothic moods and retro-inspired audio experiences.
Plan 9 is known for crafting music that feels like a lost score to an underground horror film: minimal yet evocative, rich in atmosphere rather than bombast. Their work typically explores the intersection of rock, ambient and soundtrack music, focusing on mood, texture and narrative tension. On "Manmade Monster", Plan 9's strengths come together in pieces that can stand alone as immersive listening experiences while also functioning like scenes in a sonic horror story. This makes the album equally suitable for attentive listening in the dark or as a thematic backdrop for reading, gaming or horror-themed events.
The production on "Manmade Monster" emphasizes a warm, slightly analog character that pays tribute to classic genre scores without sounding dated. Carefully sculpted reverb spaces, subdued distortion and haunting melodic lines give the CD a cohesive audio identity that runs from the opening track to the closing notes. Subtle dynamic shifts between quieter, suspenseful passages and more intense, dramatic sections create a cinematic arc that keeps the listener engaged throughout.
Nickel & Dime, the label/manufacturer behind this release, specializes in bringing niche, genre-focused material to dedicated audiences. With an emphasis on cult aesthetics, collector-friendly releases and carefully curated catalog titles, Nickel & Dime has cultivated a reputation for supporting artists who operate off the mainstream path. Their editions often focus on distinctive concepts, strong visual identities and a sense of discovery for listeners who seek something darker, stranger or more atmospheric than standard commercial offerings. With "Manmade Monster", Nickel & Dime reinforces its profile as a home for imaginative, horror-infused audio works that appeal to fans of underground cinema and genre music alike.