Mark Riddle - Dark Rituals (LP)

1. Uncharted – 3:00
2. Strange Shore – 3:07
3. Dark Rituals – 3:44
4. Jungle Beat (theme from “Jungle Book”) – 3:51
5. Koa (Brave Warrior) – 3:32
6. Laura in Shadow – 4:03
7. Fire Dance – 4:41
8. Goddess of the Moon – 3:47
9. Sacred Chant – 3:31
10. Eye of the Idol – 3:16
11. Blood Rites – 3:53
12. Hymn to a Safe Harbor – 3:04

For Fans Of:
Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, Les Baxter, Robert Drasnin, Hawaiian Islands

ABOUT THE ALBUM

An exotic expedition of the mind. Dark Rituals lands on the strange shores of an uncharted island where mystery, danger, and ancient rhythms await around every corner. Tribal drums echo through the darkness as the fear of the unknown slowly creeps into your consciousness.

While Mark Riddle’s previous album Lahaina Sunset explored a relaxed and dreamy vision of paradise, Dark Rituals ventures deep into the wilder side of Exotica. Blending Afro-Cuban percussion, primal rhythms, cinematic mood, and jazz-infused arrangements, the album draws inspiration from the foundational sounds of classic Exotica while forging its own shadowy path.

A hypnotic soundtrack for moonlit rituals, hidden temples, and untamed jungles — Dark Rituals invites listeners to step beyond the torchlight and embrace the darker side of paradise.