Have you always liked the idea of Ghost, but they just haven't done it for you? Shadows would like a word! For me, it expertly blends the best of Mercyful Fate, Judas Priest, and other titans of the time and also the EXCITEMENT that ran through that music (including, yes, a catchy pop sensibility!) into a nonetheless original sound. I love the excellent songwriting and the sounds of all instruments wrapped in a purply fog (especially the vocals). pinkytheent