One of the most unique voices in experimental music, Galás is a cult legend. This album is absolutely her finest work. Experimental || April 1, 1991 The concept behind "Plague Mass" is anti-religious in nature, specifically targeting Christian religions' contempt and disregard for those affected by the AIDS virus. Her own brother died of AIDS four years before the recording of this album, and the pain Galás has suffered is clearly evidenced in the tortured sound of her singing. The sounds on this album alternate between spoken-word segments and high, ululating, torturous wails, backed by slow, thudding drumbeats and occasional ambient atmosphere. "Disconcerting" doesn't even begin to describe it. "Terrifying", "surreal" and "disturbing" might come a little closer. " This Is the Law of the Plague " begins with 30 seconds of sparse drum beats. And then, Diamanda's vocals begin. Her voice is like a hot knife slicin...