The Unreleased Themes for Hellraiser: The Consequences of Raising Hell
Coil · 1987
17 min · 14 tracks · experimental music
Unearthly soundscapes intertwine with haunting themes, creating a visceral audio experience that challenges traditional musical boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hellraiser — This track serves as the thematic anchor for the album, encapsulating a sense of dread through dissonant tones and unsettling rhythms that echo the film's horror elements.
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Main Title — With its ethereal quality and layered textures, this piece establishes a haunting atmosphere that complements the visual narrative of Hellraiser, highlighting Coil's mastery in creating mood through sound.
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Natural Gas — This track stands out for its unique blend of industrial sounds and rhythmic pulses, reflecting the underlying tension and chaos present throughout the album while demonstrating Coil's innovative use of unconventional instruments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's experimental nature and unique sound design mark it as distinct within its genre.
What we noticed
- Several pieces utilize unconventional instrumentation and field recordings, contributing to an unsettling atmosphere.
- The album's sequencing flows between shorter vignettes and longer, more immersive tracks, allowing for dynamic shifts in mood and intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting soundscapes for introspection
- brief unsettling moments of tension
- immersive background for creative work
- disorienting textures for late-night
- experimental exploration of dark themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer structured song formats
- seek immediate melodic satisfaction
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'The Unreleased Themes for Hellraiser: The Consequences of Raising Hell' was released in 1987, Coil was solidifying its reputation as pioneers of experimental and industrial music. This album followed their acclaimed work 'Horse Rotorvator', showcasing their distinctive style while venturing into the realm of film scoring, specifically for the horror genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Throbbing Gristle· Nurse With Wound· Current 93
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hellraiser 2:45
- 2 Box Theme 3:04
- 3 Main Title 3:12
- 4 Airline 1 0:41
- 5 Liqueur 0:45
- 6 Perfume 0:32
- 7 Video Recorder 0:29
- 8 Airline 2 0:46
- 9 Natural Gas 0:49
- 10 Cosmetic 1 0:16
- 11 Cosmetic 2 0:15
- 12 Analgesic 1:13
- 13 Road Surface 1:22
- 14 Accident Insurance 1:38
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