SERMONS FROM THE PIT | VINYL RECORD (LP)
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SERMONS FROM THE PIT | VINYL RECORD (LP)
Product DESCRIPTION
Release Date: 11/27/2026
To the many die-hard fans of Thief, who have been waiting with bated breath, "Sermons from the Pit" will feel immediately familiar. At the same time, mastermind Dylan Neal is once again exploring thrilling new dimensions of his unique sound. Even though this release is crammed with diabolic complexities, layers of details, and full of surprising twists, the fifth album from the Los Angeles-based electronic experimentalists is remarkably accessible and offers a deceptively straightforward listening experience on it's sonic surface. Thief have put their focus on creating amazing songs. This does not mean easy listening and the sweet stickiness of pop-infused bubbles. "Sermons from the Pit" is easily Thief's darkest and most emotionally charged work of art so far. Shaped by a difficult period of personal trouble and sorrow for Dylan Neal, this album revolves around themes of collapse, belief, suffering, identity, violence, and renewal. "Sermons from the Pit" expands electronic sound with a heavy blown-out production, trip-hop atmosphere, jungle drum'n'bass patterns, industrial textures, glitched choir samples, and at times what Dylan Neal likes to call a 'deconstructed black metal undercurrent'. He again used "cathedral clipping" as a key production element, i.e. extreme distortion, clipping, reverb, feedback, and mangled synth-choir sounds that create a cavernous, sacred, yet damaged atmosphere. With "Sermons from the Pit", Thief take their audience on a downward journey into the pit of intense emotional pain, which turns out to be full of unexpected beauty and sonic wonders. And at the end of this musical darkness lies a promise of hopeful release. Track list: 01. Violent Bloom 02. Moon and Kill 03. Axe Swung Ritual 04. MIrror Mirror 05. Sun Slasher 06. Year of the Leech 07. Sermons from the Pit 08. Comet Sorcery 09. Poison Drum 10. Anaphora 11. Closing Scene Bonus tracks (artbook only): 01. One Of Us Has To Die 02. Mutiny 03. Grist 04. A Drowning on Christmas Day 05. Physicker 06. Feindsender 07. Coward 08. Leech Feedback 09. Pit Ether
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Tracklist Preview
- Violent Bloom
- Moon and Kill
- Axe Swung Ritual
- Mirror Mirror
- Sun Slasher
- Year of the Leech
- Sermons from the Pit
- Comet Sorcery
- Poison Drum
- Anaphora
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Product DESCRIPTION
Release Date: 11/27/2026
To the many die-hard fans of Thief, who have been waiting with bated breath, "Sermons from the Pit" will feel immediately familiar. At the same time, mastermind Dylan Neal is once again exploring thrilling new dimensions of his unique sound. Even though this release is crammed with diabolic complexities, layers of details, and full of surprising twists, the fifth album from the Los Angeles-based electronic experimentalists is remarkably accessible and offers a deceptively straightforward listening experience on it's sonic surface. Thief have put their focus on creating amazing songs. This does not mean easy listening and the sweet stickiness of pop-infused bubbles. "Sermons from the Pit" is easily Thief's darkest and most emotionally charged work of art so far. Shaped by a difficult period of personal trouble and sorrow for Dylan Neal, this album revolves around themes of collapse, belief, suffering, identity, violence, and renewal. "Sermons from the Pit" expands electronic sound with a heavy blown-out production, trip-hop atmosphere, jungle drum'n'bass patterns, industrial textures, glitched choir samples, and at times what Dylan Neal likes to call a 'deconstructed black metal undercurrent'. He again used "cathedral clipping" as a key production element, i.e. extreme distortion, clipping, reverb, feedback, and mangled synth-choir sounds that create a cavernous, sacred, yet damaged atmosphere. With "Sermons from the Pit", Thief take their audience on a downward journey into the pit of intense emotional pain, which turns out to be full of unexpected beauty and sonic wonders. And at the end of this musical darkness lies a promise of hopeful release. Track list: 01. Violent Bloom 02. Moon and Kill 03. Axe Swung Ritual 04. MIrror Mirror 05. Sun Slasher 06. Year of the Leech 07. Sermons from the Pit 08. Comet Sorcery 09. Poison Drum 10. Anaphora 11. Closing Scene Bonus tracks (artbook only): 01. One Of Us Has To Die 02. Mutiny 03. Grist 04. A Drowning on Christmas Day 05. Physicker 06. Feindsender 07. Coward 08. Leech Feedback 09. Pit Ether
Tracklist Preview
- Violent Bloom
- Moon and Kill
- Axe Swung Ritual
- Mirror Mirror
- Sun Slasher
- Year of the Leech
- Sermons from the Pit
- Comet Sorcery
- Poison Drum
- Anaphora
Become A Member
Welcome to the Vinyl Vista Rewards Club — the ultimate experience for vinyl lovers!
Earn points, unlock exclusive perks, and get rewarded every time you shop. Whether you're here to grow your collection or enjoy the VIP treatment, our membership and loyalty programs make every spin more rewarding.
Collect points. Get discounts. Enjoy free shipping.
Join The ClubBonus Rewards Points:
Earn extra points on every purchase and redeem them for discounts, store credit, or exclusive vinyl releases.
Free Shipping & VIP Perks:
Members enjoy complimentary shipping, priority handling, and exclusive access to limited-edition drops, presales, and member-only discounts.
Monthly Vinyl Delivery (Optional):
Receive a hand-picked record each month curated by our experts — delivered straight to your doorstep.
Flexibility:
No long-term commitments. You can change plans, pause, or cancel anytime — and keep your earned points.
Shipping Policy
In Stock Items
Items marked as In Stock typically ship within 2–5 business days.
Once your order ships, you’ll receive tracking information by email.
Backordered Items
Some items may be available on Backorder if inventory is temporarily unavailable.
When purchasing a backordered item:
- Payment is collected at checkout
- Your order secures a place in the fulfillment queue
- Items are fulfilled in the order they are purchased
Most backorders are fulfilled within approximately 3–6 months, though timelines may occasionally be longer depending on supplier manufacturing, distributor allocations, repress schedules, or inventory availability.
Backordered items may ship separately from other items in your order.
You can monitor, manage, or cancel eligible unfulfilled backordered items anytime through your customer account portal.
Preorder Items
Preorder items are upcoming releases scheduled to ship on or around the official release date provided by the label or distributor.
Release dates may occasionally change due to manufacturing or supplier delays.
Preorder items follow the same fulfillment and account management process as backordered items.
Additional Fulfillment Information
Orders containing multiple inventory types may ship separately as items become available.
Estimated fulfillment timelines are provided as general estimates only and are not guaranteed.
When will I receive a tracking number?
We provide tracking for every order. Tracking will be available once your product is shipped. All of our products are shipped out of our warehouse in Westlake Village, CA. You can track your order through your account on our website, via any of the shipping confirmation emails we've sent you, or through the Shop App.
Can I cancel my order?
Customers may cancel eligible unfulfilled items at any time before they enter the shipping process directly through their customer account portal. Once an item has entered shipment processing or has shipped, it becomes subject to our standard Returns & Refund Policy.
