Soft Hell


Soft Hell is the third studio album by Australian progressive rock band Closure in Moscow, released on. It marks the band's return after a nine-year hiatus following their 2014 album Pink Lemonade.

Background

The band described the album's concept as exploring the idea of "getting comfortable with chronic discomfort caused by the choices that fears and trauma lead you to make," encapsulating the experience of living in a "soft hell".

Track listing

All tracks are written and performed by Closure in Moscow.
  1. "Jaeger Bomb" – 3:58
  2. "Primal Sinister" – 3:28
  3. "Absolute Terror Field" – 3:39
  4. "Better Way" – 4:19
  5. "Holy Rush" – 3:23
  6. "Keeper of the Lake" – 5:09
  7. "Lock & Key" – 4:37
  8. "Don Juan Triumphant" – 5:04
  9. "Soft Hell" – 5:03
  10. "Fine" – 3:39
  11. "Lovelash" – 4:00
  12. "My Dearest Kate" – 4:02

Release and reception

The album was released on multiple formats, including digital download and a CD edition. The CD version features a gatefold wallet with a 16-page booklet containing lyrics, liner notes, and artwork by Pablo Lineros.
Soft Hell marked the band's debut on the official charts of their home country, entering at number 79 on the Australian Albums Chart. Sputnikmusic website gave the album a score of 3.7 out of 5 and concluded: "the album proves that Closure In Moscow can still do bangers better than anyone else, with the majority of the highlights positively correlating with BPM."

Personnel

Charts

Upon its release, Soft Hell debuted on several Australian charts:
Chart Peak position
AIR 100% Independent Chart1
AIR Independent Chart3
ARIA Australian Albums Chart6
ARIA Albums Chart79