Death In Vegas - Scorpio Rising

Scorpio Rising is the third studio album by British duo Death In Vegas, released in 2002 in the UK.

Recorded at their own The Contino Rooms studio, the album blends electronic music, psychedelic rock and immersive atmospheres, featuring guest vocals from artists like Liam Gallagher, Hope Sandoval, Paul Weller and Nicola Kuperus. The record delves into rich sonic textures: distorted guitars, submerged synths, programmed beats, and orchestral arrangements reminiscent at times of 60s rock, shoegaze and trip-hop influences. Tracks like “Hands Around My Throat” stand out for their electronic pulse and rhythmic urgency, while others such as “Help Yourself” or “Killing Smile” bring slower, melancholic, introspective atmospheres full of nuance. Though some listeners argue that the album swings too obviously between genres or lacks cohesion in parts, Scorpio Rising remains a powerful work at the intersection of psychedelic rock and electronic music, suited for those who appreciate ambience, sonic experimentation and striking contrasts.