I had previously reviewed volume 1 of Negativity Positive Lullabies for the Malignant and enjoyed it, and the first volume notes that this was conceived as 3 volumes of 20 minutes each, so I was interested to hear the other ones. Well, here is volume 2. Ennaytch hails from Tucson, Arizona and describes themselves as “an industrial noise artist . . . with a diverse catalogue, exploring a wide variety of dark and experimental genres of sound.” The label describes this disc as “Noise for a distraught mind. Audio soundscapes specifically geared to make comfortable, those who are uncomfortable, so you may sleep.” So put on your nightcap, get into bed, and let’s see what lullabies Ennaytch has in store for us.

We kick it off with “I Shall Diminish Until There Is Nothing Left,” which is heavy wind drone with a pervasive static undercurrent as percussion sounds plod along like a funeral dirge. At times the we have some feedback and overpowering wind noise. If you like noisy dark ambient, this will be up your alley. Next up, we have “Pound of Meat, Rotten Flesh,” which sounds a lot like riding on a train in a tunnel. Not a bad ride. Finally, we put the album to bed with “Do Not Mourn Me When I Am Gone,” which keeps the wind tunnel noise, but adds bits of disembodied sounds to give it a dreamlike feel. But, as you can imagine, this is not a peaceful slumber, nor is this is not a nightmare either. Rather, it is the kind of dream where you wake with a sense of unease without knowing why. The noises become increasingly insistent as the track progresses, with analog tones and reverb until suddenly it's over.

Overall, this is a solid instalment in the series and makes me interested to hear the final volume. If you like noisy dark ambient, this is well worth picking up. Nicely done. This album weighs in at around 20 minutes and is limited to 42 copies.