180 gram black vinyl. Includes lyric insert and free Mp3 download card. Underrated and accessible, The Eye is an essential listen for loyal fans and a fine starting point for those who wish to get acquainted with King Diamond's horror stories. In a discography as vast as Kim Bendix Petersen's (solo and w/Mercyful Fate) and with highs such as Melissa, Don't Break the Oath and Abigail, there are always hidden diamonds waiting to be discovered. Albums that longtime fans are aware of but unfortunately are overshadowed by previous success. Such is the case of The Eye; King Diamond's fifth release and the last of his classic era. Released a year after Conspiracy and the completion of the story that had began on "Them", The Eye is once again a concept album but has a different perspective. The protagonist of The Eye - which is narrated by an unknown entity - is not King Diamond but a cursed artifact and an array of characters. However, what makes the story even more interesting is the fact that a large part of it is real; almost every member of the "cast" lived during the years of the French inquisition.