Haha! She is quite awesome, and her albums are all very different to one another. No other is quite like Vena Cava. I love it :D. This exchange reminded me that I started a RYM guide to her music about 2 years ago, and never finished/published it, so now I have just done so: http://rateyourmusic.com/list/richeym/diamanda_galas__a_guide

5* and a profile picture dedication? Approved. [he says casually...]

I recommend Gorguts' Obscura!!! It's even better than Fas! and check out 330,003 Crossdressers by Sun City Girls too!

Yo Phil! Was wondering, if you're interested in hearing my new project, it's atonal free improvised jazz crossed with hip-hop :) - there's a short description of it in my review on this page, followed by a link to free download - http://rateyourmusic.com/r...tbulb_language/

Opinions/ arbitrary rating appreciated!

Nice one, cheers for the rating/ review! If you have time, I'm almost ready to release my next one - a full length progressive metal album in the form of Procyon B (which I believe you've heard before - going to release it on Thursday for Ellie's birthday, soppiest WZD etc) - if you're interested, free download in the review here: http://rateyourmusic.com/r...lstice__part_i/

Also, I can heartily second JohnWight's below recommendation ;)

Following pub discussion: here're the opera recordings I've heard, innit: http://rateyourmusic.com/collection/richeym/stag/opera/

Phil, you are a sterling gent and your comments are appreciated. Thanks for listening, and there'll be more soon!

Seaside Treats as a five star - high praise! :D