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Serena-Maneesh 2: Abyss in B Minor (stylized as either S-M 2, #2, or No. 2) is the second studio album by Serena Maneesh. The album was recorded over a period of two years, and was partly recorded in a cave outside of Oslo, Norway, according to frontman Emil Nikolaisen:

Studio environments often get on my nerves... and I love the underworld, you can silently head down there and do as you please, leave the world behind. So we found this huge cave with stone walls, it looked like a refugee hideout from World War II, with a huge, undiscovered treasure of sound.[8]

Serena-Maneesh 2: Abyss in B Minor
Studio album by Serena-Maneesh
Released	March 22, 2010
Recorded	2008-2010
Genre	Shoegazing, indie rock, noise pop
Length	37:25
Label	4AD (CAD 3X07)
Producer	Emil Nikolaisen
Serena-Maneesh chronology
Serena Maneesh (2005) Serena-Maneesh 2: Abyss in B Minor (2010)
Singles from Serena Maneesh 2: Abyss in B Minor
"Ayisha Abyss" Released: January 18, 2010

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
Contactmusic.com	(positive)[2]
The Daily Telegraph	[3]
Drowned in Sound	(8/10)[4]
The Independent	[5]
Pitchfork Media	(6.4/10)[6]
Sputnikmusic	[7]

The album features the single "Ayisha Abyss," released as a limited edition 12" single (backed with the exclusive B-side "Call-Back from a Dream") on January 18, 2010. A music video for the song "I Just Want to See Your Face" premiered on 4AD's website on March 12, 2010.[9]

Track listing

All tracks written by Emil Nikolaisen.

1. "Ayisha Abyss" – 7:47
2. "I Just Want to See Your Face" – 2:19
3. "Reprobate!" – 3:39
4. "Melody for Jaana" – 5:53
5. "Blow Yr Brains in the Mourning Rain" – 4:28
6. "Honeyjinx" – 4:25
7. "D.I.W.S.W.T.T.D." – 2:51
8. "Magdalena (Symphony #8)" – 6:06

Release history

Country	Date	Label	Format	Catalogue #
United Kingdom	March 22, 2010	4AD	CD	CAD 3X07 CD
			LP	CAD 3X07
North America	March 23, 2010		CD	CAD 3X07 CD
			LP	CAD 3X07

Credits

Production

• Produced and edited by Emil Nikolaisen.
• Recorded and overdubbed by Christian Engfelt in the bunker and at CSX.
• Mixed by Nick Terry at The Strongroom, except:
  • "Reprobate!" mixed at Harry's Gym Recording Studios.
  • "Blow Yr Brains" and "D.I.W.S.W.T.T.D." mixed at Grandsport.
• Additional overdubbing, editing, and productive ideas by Nick Terry.
• Additional recording and overdubbing by Bjarne Stensli at Harry's, René Tinner at Grandsport, Daniel C. Smith in his NJ recreation room, and Emil Nikolaisen at CSX.
• Gong recorded by Don Dons at Hangaround Sounds.
• Mastered by Ray Staff at Air.
• Master edit by Tom Kvålsvoll at Strype.
• Sleeve design by Dangermüz; assistance by PDW.
• Photography by Lars Petter Pettersen and Ghostkamera.

External links

• Serena Maneesh's official website
• Serena Maneesh artist page on 4AD's website

References

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