King Diamond--Conspiracy

King Diamond--Conspiracy (1989) Rating--7.5

Lots of swift movers and all-around heavy tracks, though fewer are standouts is the case on some of KD's other releases. Still, King's knack for writing keeps even the basic songs interesting.
"Sleepless Nights" comes across heavy and fast, borrowing pages from treble-driven tunes like Ozzy's "Bark at the Moon." A grooving rhythm and layered vox put strong emphasis on "A Visit From the Dead," and both "Victimized" and the instrumental "Cremation" are good.
"Something Weird" is very Priest-like with its heavy riffs and runs, and Diamond's hallowed and caustic voice cuts through the verses and chorus of "Lies"---showing once again that while his is a voice that needs to be gotten used to, KD's is still one of the most versatile and chill-inducing in the business.
TRACK LIST: At the Graves/Sleepless Nights/Lies/A Visit From the Dead/The Wedding Dream/"Amon" Belongs to "Them"/ Something Weird/Victimized/Let It Be Done/Cremation

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