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lol im prob a genre enthusiast
70's 80's my favorite decades when it comes to movies and music. fashion sometimes inspirational too

Anyone else catching that “Goodbye Horses” (Hannibal Soundtrack)

.....vibe at the start on Save your Tears?

So many layers.

Abel got great taste in art, the visuals and influence for this era has been amazing.

The way he paid homage to Blade Runner on KissLand was great as well, Tears In The Rain is a top 10 Weeknd track tbh.

has Abel been on record talking about After Hours the movie?

Ah I see. Recently watched the film and it reminded me of a Safdie movies set in the 80s. What influences do you see if having on the album? Some of the soundscapes on the album remind me of the score.

Wow incredible thread

i made almost this same exact post the other day in a different thread, that’s wild, what did you think of the film btw? it reminded me of like a black comedy good time tbh i really enjoyed it

I loved it, definitely one of Uncle Marty's most underrated if I'm just seeing it now. The anxiousness and dread Paul was going through was masterly displayed was not expecting that

yesss totally agree, it’s so good tbh, i also just watched it for the first time the other day and man, that score tho especially this (which Nothing Compares kinda gives off this vibe to me imo)

Surrender Dorothy

oh my god

Trouble Every Day, just inspired the bloody scene in BL music video.

I think possession inspired in the way, Abel is possessed by his old demons in the AH short film.