49. Lingua Ignota – “Caligula”

Filed under difficult but worth it. This is a harrowingly honest record, where Kristin Hayter details her experiences within abusive relationships. It is raw, bleak and utterly compelling. Kristin lays her soul bare, interplaying between brooding classical and harsh dense metal to illustrate the fluctuations of her emotional state. The power, passion and pain is so evident with every word that falls from her lips. It is not easy listening and there are points where it is positively distressing, but it is also a fascinating album that let go of its treasure slowly and reluctantly. Dark, haunting and in many places relentless. “Caligula” stays with you long after it has finished.