Draco
Rex is the 10th anniversary CD of Conscientia Peccati. The project
started in 1994 with the release of the "Theogonia" Tape at Art
Konkret. The topic of this release is the dragon, which I guess is one
of the best-known mystical beasts and also offers vast variations in
form and interpretation. While in Christian culture it is seen as a
destructive servant of Satan, in China it can be a lucky charm bringing
fertility and prosperity.The tracks of the CD try to represent these
different aspects. Some show the playful nature of the dragons, which
are often said to be lovers of beautiful music. Others address the
destructive nature of the dragons or the battles against them. There
are songs about dragon worship, stories about the deeds of dragons and
about their role in society. Poes "Conqueror Worm" also appears in one
track, still bloodthirsty. To reflect all these aspects, the CD
consists of musical styles ranging from marches via dark ambient to
simple instrumental melodies. "Conqueror Worm", due to its folkloristic
topic, may be the Conscientia Peccati release with the strongest
middle-age influences to date.
Anima Conqueror Fireblood
13 Kings
Queen ov Flames
Draco Rex
Cloud
Claw and Flames
Princess
Lady of Water
Lure
Throne
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Thy
Violent Vanities is a side-project from two members of the electro
medieval act «O Quam Tristis…» : Hugues Dammarie (also known as Franz
Torres-Quevedo, member of the french darkwave band Collection d'Arnell
Andréa) and Emeric Lenotz. The album is based upon rare poetries from
William Shakespeare, above all known nowadays for his famous tragedies
but not as much for the numerous sonnets he wrote all along his
carreer. The main theme is the vanity of all man's things, and firstly
the sentimental feelings… Deceived loves, love leading to nothingness
and emptiness of Mankind are recurrent themes. The album's title and
even the name of the band are taken from sonnets strongly reminding
some of the favorite Shakespeare's worries.The poetries are sung in the
original archaic language they were written.
Thy Violent Vanities' music is supported by ancient or traditional
instruments: krumhorn, dulcimer, mandola, flutes… mixed to bass and
guitars
laid down on soft waves of keyboards, minimalistic electronic rhythm
patterns and loops. This record is a gloomy one, but not as dark as you
might guess. While listening, some resigned serenity feelings are
coming to invade the mind in spite of all vanities... The warm and
catchy voice of Hugues Dammarie, sometimes doubled/trippled is floating
upon Emeric Lenotz's puked/bowed instruments, giving birth to a kind of
really moving personal synth-pop-dark-folk - recalling certain sixties'
folk songwriters sometimes, revisited through the eyes of a positive
despair.
On six tracks of « Come to Dust » may be heard additional contributions
of members from French band Hide and Seek :
P-Y Lebeau (guitar, voice) and Liesbeth Houdjik, performing additional
vocals in the manner of famous classical folk female singers as Maggie
Reilly, Maddy Prior or Marie Yacoub….
Thy Violent Vanities is sat between some dark mind's worries evoked by
Shakespeare's lyrics and some more luminous hopes brought by the simple
beauty of the melodies created and adorned by two contemporary
troubadours.
Track listing :
Being your slave
Come away death
Tyr'd with all these
Thy bosome is indeared
Shadowes
Shall I compare thee
I faith I do not love
Feare no more
Musicke to heare
Let the bird of lowdest lay
It raineth everyday
When daisies pied
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A
winter away
Decieved
Exposure
I died for you
Echoes
Colder
Resurection
Before fear
To be sure
Bleed like me
Promise
Guilt and wilderness
Before fear (Into the fall mix)
Palace
of Worm is proud to announce the long awaited debut-album by Heaven
Falls Hard , a band featuring a heavenly voice reminiscent of the good
old 80`s. The band consists of Stacye Bedford (heavenly voice and
instruments) and Randy Ashberry (instruments) who create music. Dark
gothic guitar mixes with orchestral melodies enhanced by powerful
ethereal vocals to creates music that will linger in your memory. Their
music explores the dark side of the soul . The perfect soundtrack for
your cold winter . Michael Otley (of Vehemence Realized) on guitar and
Joey Moser on bass, add their talents to create an extraordinary album
. Heaven Falls Hard can be described as one of the most surprising new
acts in gothic/darkwave genre.
The release is presented with wonderful artwork by M. Riddick, and
should be an immediate success among fans of Cocteau Twins, Siouxie
& the Banshees, The Cranes and PROJEKT's releases
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PRIMA
LUX
BLACK MOON
MARE
TRAUM
TANZ
CERTAMEN
DESTROYER
ATLACH-NACHA
MORPHEUS
INVOCATION (RITUAL V)
GOLDEN SPIDER
The
main theme of the new Conscientia Peccati release are dreams and their
influence on the dreamer. A number of songs address this topic from
different points of view. While "Golden Spider" describes the longing
for something one only can have in his dreams, "Destroyer" tells about
the driving forces of dreams. Most songs are purely instrumental,
ranging from middle-age influenced tracks to ritualistic and martial
drumming and experimental ambient-like tracks. Dreaming has often been
seen as a semi-magic state. The messages received in dreams are
interpreted by many schools of magick and also ethnic believes. While
dreaming man was supposed to be especially vulnerable to seduction by
demons. All this makes dreams a very well suited topic for the new
Conscientia Peccati release.
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act.IV:
the unexpected arrival
Unto Ashes Funeral March for Queen Mary (September Testament Version)
Belborn Flammentod (Death by flames)
Regard Extrême Amour te volerai
The Blue Hour The Night is Windless
Sieben Beckon his slaughterthe
Machine in the Garden Far From Home
Furvus Te deum moro
Hexentanz Asmodeus Rise
Dawn of Reflection Trial of the Beast
"O Quam Tristis..." Jube Domine Benedicere
Loretta's Doll March of 10
act.V: the palace's revenge
Gae Bolg and the church of fand La marche de l'Ankou
Dream into dust The trial invisible
Sir Logla and the Black Knihgts Trotto
Chthonic Force White Logic
Sophia Perceval
4th sign of the apocalypse He hungers for the sting of insolent flesh
Socrates Wounded Contradiction for the god, who wants to know
himself...in you
Mysterian The Pale Halls Of Pluto
Von Thronsahl Shuld + Suhne
Summer ends 1984
Pimentola "Outro"
As the tides of time swept over the world, Europe entered is darkest
period in its short History, The Middle Ages. A time that was ravaged
by war and diseases, when the poor lived in squalor and the rulers of
the kingdoms owned all that they oversaw. It was also a time that the
Church battled head on with the powers of magic and superstition - to
worship a false god meant death at the hands of Gods men. Chaos and
madness ruled supreme. It's out of this living hell on Earth comes yet
another gripping compilation for the prolific Italian label ;Palace of
Worms. Storms collects together some of the more well known bands and
performers form the ethereal, traditional folk inspired scenes, and
presents them together superbly to create a total ambience of the
times. Twentytwo bands from many different countries have contributed
to this outstanding compilation which payshomage to the Dark and Middle
Ages ,all the tracks are previously unreleased . This is the ideal
sequel to "Storm the palace".
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Offerimus
tibi
Separari permitas
Venerabiles manus suas
Simili modo
Domini Nostri Jesu Christi
Gratias Agimus Tibi
Per Christum
Credo
Suscipe sancte pater
Perceptio Corporis Tuis
Apostolis tuis
Placeat Tibi
Et incarnatus est
After
the great success of their first album, an album that was highly
praised by magazines all around the world (and got big exposure
especially in the Far East and in France, with a track on the CD for
D-Side magazine) here comes the second album by this outstanding
medieval act. 'Le Rituel Sacre' (the sacred ritual) is another modern
interpretation of medieval and ancient folk music. Their medieval folk
will certainly appeal to fans of Dead Can Dance, The Soil Bleeds Black,
Ataraxia and similar acts. The heavenly vocals female singers Anna and
Katarina combined with selected male chants in Latin will certainly
evoke you. The music offers a wide range of variations, from purest
folk to sometimes more electronic interferences, tribal drums,
bagpipes, flutes, dulcimer and various other natural instruments. Comes
with a beautiful 12 page booklet with texts and great funeral artwork
made by Curt Emmer.
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DVDA
PENA
COCIENCIA
A-DIOS
SVSVRRO
LOCVS
TORMENTO
ENCIERRO
TRAPECIO
SOMBRA
LLVVIA
PLVRAL
CERCOS
DUVA
LOCVS
Lvna
in Caelo is a band from Santiago de Chile, which started in 1993 as a
guitar & voice project by Daniel Dávila and Alejandra Araya. Lvna
in Caelo means "the moon at the sky" in latin. After adding drums and
bass, and playing live, Luna in Caelo released it's first CD in 1998.
In 1999 the founding members moved to Mexico City, their second CD
Miedo a Morir (fear to die), was released in 2000. The basic idea of
Luna in Caelo's sound is to create atmospheres and feelings related to
the human soul, dreams and nightmares. The lyrics talk about the fact
of the material condition of the human being and how scary is to know
that we are just flesh and bones, how scary it is to die. Working with
basic rock instruments, Lvna in Caelo builds music landscapes, based on
reverberated guitars and voices, solid bass lines and almost tribal
drum patterns. It could be a mix between the Cocteau Twins,early Cure,
Popol Vuh and My bloody valentine. Laid on the crest of the music, is
the astounding vocals. Alejandra's voice is one of the most elegant you
can heard; harkening the transcendental lilt of Lisa Gerrard and the
sweet gaity and cadence of Elizabeth Fraser. This madrigalic heavently
voice takes on an almost religious identity. "Aquellos... represents
the diversity of moods that the band used to build on stage by the time
this record was done."
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UNTITLED#8
CHPT.4
DENIAL
IN YOUR FLESH LIES THE KEY
UNTITLED#8
SHALLOW & BEYOND
WRITING FOR THE HARVEST NEVER TO COME
UNTITLED#23 CHPT.1
AND NOW IT'S GONE
1000 YEARS....OR TOMORROW
DID WE EVER KNOW LOVE AT ALL?
WAITING...CHPT.3
UNTITLED#21:RENCUVAL
FAITH ABANDONED
IN YOUR FLESH LIES THE KEY (V.2)
NEVER AGAIN WILL I DREAM
THE HARDESTTO LET GO
With
Bleeding Like Mine's long awaited follow-up to their critically
acclaimed debut and POW's bestseller, Curt extends the stylistic
platform which BLM has become known for. Similarities to the freshman
release abound, yet this release goes beyond the former, with bolder
percussion and rhythm developments, as well as subtler, more emotional
statements that attack the heart both lyrically and musically. The
addition of the dynamic and deep vocals of Hugues Dammarie (of Palace
of Worms signed "O Quam Tristis...") combined with the ever surreal,
multi-track heavently vocals of Holly Emmer clearly take this release
to the next level. A rare, beautiful work which combines three equal
parts to create a magical whole.
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DISC
1
The Soil Bleeds Black - Juggler
4th Sign of the Apocalypse - Magician
Conscientia Peccati - High Priestess
Opera Multi Steel - Empress
Ah Cama-Sotz - Emperor
Loretta's Doll- Heirophant
In Winter Bleeding - Lovers
Dream Into Dust - Chariot
Arcana - Strength
Stay Frightened - Hermit
Pilori - Wheel of Fortune
DISC 2
Athanor - Justice
Ontario Blue - Hanged Man
Autumn Tears - Death
Vehemence Realized - Temperance
Endura - Devil
Bleeding Like Mine - Tower
Chants for the Fallen - Star
Psychonaut - Moon
Arcanta - Sun
Nothvs Filivs Mortis - Aeon
Dead Leaves Rising - Universe
The
first double-cd release by POW is this stunning collection of artists,
each creating new music based on the Major Arcana of the Tarot. 22
bands interpret the 22 trumps, with sound and styles from the subtle to
the obscene. A truly remarkable international collection of diversity,
signifying perhaps both the past and the future of the genre.Marvelous
booklets Lavishly Illustrated by Michael Riddick (The Soil Bleeds
Black) . Don't miss this beautiful collection of music, mystery and
art!!!
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Omnes
Generationes
Gloria Patri
Ad Te Ad Altare
Oremus
Sit Nomen Domini
Benedicite
A Deo Salutari
Ultima Confessio
Hic Accipiet
Deum est Tu Phantu
E lucis Ante
Kyrios
Prudens
Beati Immaculati
Dirigatur Domine
O
quam tristis is a new French band, 5 elements with many experiences in
other bands, all the texts are taken from the Gregorian Manuel and the
heavenly voices of Anna and Katrina combined with eclectic, male
chanting in Latin, flutes, classical guitars all laden over
electro-medieval , ethnic music. Musically combining elements of Dead
can Dance, with elements of Hagalaz runedance, Ataraxia, XVIII VIE,
Raksha Mancham, The Soil Bleeds Black, Bel Canto and Les Secrets de
Morphee.A truly medieval experience with toches of contemporary sound.
(D.S.)
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AFTERNOON
ROOMS
SEVERIN
PRAYER
OLD
BECKON
HOPE
REVERE
SOURCE
LOATHE
Vehemence
Realized are one of the finest gothic/darkwave bands. The band comes
from Virginia, and "Severe" is their first full-length CD. A very
gloomy, somber band characterized by murky synths, echoing piano,
danceable drumming, live trumpet playing, and wonderfully brooding,
deep throated vocals. They create ethereal atmosphere without being
boring. They offer a comforting darkness, and through the dense layers
there is an underlying hint of hope and a sad yearning for eluded
beauty. Highly recommend to fans of darkwave and as well to any who
like their music very dark.
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act
I: the unprejudiced plan
PENITENT INTRO
OPERA MULTI STEELLAUDAMUS TE
ATARAXIA INCABALA
ROSA CRVX MORITURI
JARAMAR HIJA MIA
THE SOIL BLEEDS BLACK LUNA BEGETS MERCURY
act II: the pitiless attack
ARCANE ART THE MARCH OF THE UNIVERSE
MORS SYPHILITICA REMEDY
HAGALAZ' RUNEDANCE WHEN THE FALCON FLIES
PROSCRIPTOR OUR BLOOD AND VEINS FROM THE MC GOVERN REGIMENT
XVII° VIE ANAKA
EL LUTO DEL REY CUERVO EL VALLS DELOS MENTIROSOS
PROTAGONIST HESPERIA (DRAFT)
act III: the palace's defeath
NOTHVS FILIVS MORTIS LEGIO
STONE 588 TANNHAUSER
ONTARIO BLUE DON'T WEEP FOR ME
AUTUMN TEARS THIS...MY MELANCHOLYC MASQUERADE
STAY FRIGHTENED THE QUEEN OF THE ELVES
Eighteen
bands from many different countries have contributed to this
outstanding compilation which payshomage to the Dark and Middle Ages
with many previously unreleased tracks. Included (amongst others) are
better known bands such as Ataraxia, Autumn Tears, Mors Syphilitica,
Ontario Blue (Stephen Pennick of Endvra)Penitent, The Protagonist, Stay
Frightened, and Stone 588.Penitent opens with a somber, instrumental,
electronic, and sinister act that may surprise many fans since Penitent
used to create mainly piano music with vocals.The intro is followed by
Opera Multi Steel: Nicely consistent tribal percussion laced with quiet
keyboard. Two male (one reminiscent in some parts to Robert Smith) and
one female background vocals chant Latin lyrics from the Gloria.
Ataraxia proves once again to be great Early Music composers with
influence drawn from their native Italy. Rosa Crvx mix a ritualistic
chant (which could also be used as a marching song in case you ever
plan on going to war on a horse with a spear and in shiny armor) with a
subtle, echoing guitar typical to gothic music. A lighter, more dancy
rhythm by Jaramar shows that even people in the Middle Ages experienced
joyous times (well, at least that is what it sounds like. Who knows,
maybe the lyrics are about slaughter or famine, but I wouldn't know
because they are in Spanish, so I keep on dancing to it like a little
girl as if it were about a prosperous harvest) Flutes, cymbals and
pipes are the dominating instruments along with male and female vocals.
Much in the same vein as Jaramar, The Soil Bleeds Black continues,
except their sound makes one think more of a feast at court then the
medieval countryside. A female singer carols about how Luna begets
Mercury. Orchestral and hymnlike Arcane Art present their lyrics in a
style rather known to Metal. Mors Syphilitica contrast the previous
song with a swirly and contemporary melody. Gothic/darkwave with female
vocals. The sound of rain introduce tribal rhythms as Andrea Nebel
Haugen's (Ex-Cradle of Filth, Aghast) Hagalaz' Runedance chants
religious themes of Odhinnism. Proscriptor's bagpipes together with
laughter and horseshoes on cobble stone remind of Scotland's turbulent
past. This same horse also provides the vocals to the music i.e. it's
instrumental--So, c'mon you guys, wear a kilt without underwear on a
windy day; it's aaalright! XVII VIE emphasizes Karin's very dark and
sensual voice over keyboard and ritualistic, threatening percussion. El
Luto Del Rey Cuervo must have had either a) an accident on their
recording, b) done this on purpose c) my CD player rejects it, but this
melodic, swirly gothic song crackles as if it were recorded from an old
record and its volume phases in an out of the speakers. The Protagonist
contributed oneof his previously unreleased versions of "Hesperia"
Electronic/industrial darkwave in a powerful, orchestral manner,
murmurs that seem to be dark prayers and sexy vocals by Sundstrom make
this a special treat. Talking about "whispered prayers" Nothvs Filivs
Mortis does exactly that, slowly getting louder until they reach the
peak and start over with whispers, all backed up by an obscure
soundscape. Stone 588 will surprise many of their fans with this track.
Not at all the traditional goth with Siouxsie vocals, but harmonic
flutes, strings, some violin and Terri's much more mature and defined
vocals distinguish this song from their previous work. Ontario Blue
delves into one's mind with charming, echoing electronics and sensual
voice similar to Brendan Perry (Dead Can Dance) Very suitable for
meditation! Most of you who order from Dark Symphonies probably already
know Autumn Tears but for those of you don't: Majestic, classically and
baroque influenced orchestration with Erika's dramatic, enchanting
vocals make "This... My Melancholic Masquerade" a perfect example of
their albums. Stay Frightened connects to Autumn Tears so smoothly, it
almost sounds like they belong together. "The Queen of the Elves" is an
instrumental, trancelike soundscape layered by a faster-paced,
uplifting melody. A great ending!
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FOREVER
SOLITUDE
THROUGH THE YEARS
ANGEL
THE RAZORBLADE-WINTER
BLACKAGE
MEMORIES
WAITING FOREVER
THE LAST DELIGHT
....OF SHAME
SICKNESS OF BEAUTY
PASSOVER
THE INTRUDER V.3
ENDLESS
Runes
Order's fourth full-length release is an extended nocturnal voyage into
a cold, windswept land, where the darkness is held at bay only by the
light of musical beauty. The 14 songs on Waiting Forever (Memories
Remain) combine powerful percussions -- that balance on the knife's
edge between march drums and ritualistic dance beats with sweeping
synth melodies of an often strongly melancholy character. Aside from a
couple of instrumental pieces, the songs are all adorned with vocals
that nicely complement the moods set by the musical arrangements.
Dreamy, surreal, moody and dancy Euro-Darkwave with echoing male and
female vocals. Techno-Trance influenced on some songs, electronics
similar to certain Cold Meat Industry releases on others. Lyrics in
English and Italian.
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UNTITLED#5
SHATTERING A SILVER SKY
RED
LIKE WINTER'S RAIN,SLOWLY MELTING
WILLOW
GARLAND
NOTHING SEEMS THE SAME
IDAHO
CASTAWAY
WILL THIS EVER TOUCH ME AGAIN?
BLEEDING LIKE MINE
DRAMATIQUE
UNTITLE#8;CHAPTER4
64
minutes of Melancholic, vaporous, and slowly churning music where
ghostly ambiences meet cyclical piano melodies andethereal vocals,
particularly the haunting vox of Holly, whose singing is occasionally
multi-tracked into an eerie chorus. Bleeding Like Mine employ a
minimalist style but keep their music from being redundant through
effective use of dynamics, subtly shifting accents, and intelligent
sound design The vocals throughout the album are reminiscent of Lycia
in that they are slightly unclear and often a part of the cloud of
sound, adding a greater sense of mystery, even though lyrics are
provided.
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IN
MY DREAMS (I KILLED IT ALL)
THE RAIN AND BRUISERS
WINDBLOWN LUMINARIES
MY GUARDIAN ANGEL,FALLING
LANGUID BLUE SMILE
VIOLENCE OF GHOSTS
ONE SMALL THOUGHT TERRIFIED
SOAR AWAY
BLED THE CANDLELIGHT
STILL
AND THERE ONE WISH WILL DIE
The
vocals of Conrad L. Dickey are so harmonic the ooze in between the
music with sombre synth and piano melodies interwoven. the vox add
layers to the music, but don't detract with the arrangement. Many of
the song titles tell the story: 'The rain and bruises'; 'Windblown
luminaries' and 'Languid blue smile' The music will drift out of your
consciousness, you will always be drawn back in to what is a very
relaxing album. If you don't really like your music ethereal, ghostly
and wispy, than this is definitely not for you. Unique, pure, emotional
melancholia. 74 minutes.
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MONUMENTUM
FADE TO GREY (IN WORMS)
IKON SOMEWHERE ELSE
ENDRAUM MOTHER EARTH
BLEEDING LIKE MINE AND THE ASHES SETTLE
RUNES ORDER CHRISTINE EYES
ENGELSSTAUS FALLEN ANGEL
RAISON D'ETRE IN EMPTINESS
LUCIE CRIES SHOAH
THE PROTAGONIST IMITATION
T.A.C. THE RISING OF THE CURRENT II
ELD CENTURY ASTRAY
KIRLIAN CAMERA EASTER 1980
THE MOON LAY HIDDEN BENEATH A CLOUD
ATARAXIA HOMMAGE FUNEBRE
STAY FRIGHTENED THOUCHED IN THE PLACE WHERE TRUST...
16 song ,77min . This compilation is addictive;baiting with mysterious
dark wave from many a rising phoenix of the new gothic scene.These
exciting bands include MONUMENTUM, BLEEDING LIKE MINE, RUNES ORDER,
ENGELSSTAUB and LUCIE CRIES. The album is bound togheter by
metaphysical,emotional lyrics and beautiful, seductive music,
ENGELSSTAUB's "FALLEN ANGEL (UNHOLY)" is a song I'm compelled to listen
to constantly. The track "SHOAH" from LUCIE CRIES is enchanting,and
MONUMENTUM's "FADE TO GREY (IN WORMS)" is incomparable.The influence of
apocalyptic gothic folk, DIJ and CURRENT93,is apparent, but PALACE OF
WORMS is also highly innovative, flowing in exactly the direction
european darkwave should. A perfect collection of secret dreams.
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SULPHUREOUS
CHURCH HEILIGE TOD
KIRLIAN CAMERA DEATH OF THE MAN
IN MY ROSARY FALL APART
GERSTEIN ALL ALONE IN HER NIRVANA
ELD DEATH OF THE WEST (THE ELD WAY)
RUNES ORDER LAST FAREWELL
ANDROMEDA COMPLEX LEPER LORD
VINCI C'EST UN REVE
TOMBSTONE BRING IN THE NIGHT
LADY DOMINO BLOOD VICTORY
THIRD EYE/ODINIC RITE LITTLE BLACK ANGEL
SWIRLING SWASTIKA DEATH IN THE MARTYR OF BEAUTY
REGARDS EXTREME THE GUILTY HAVE NO PRIDE
ERMENEUMA NOTHING CHANGES
DEUTSCH NEPAL HEILIGE TOD
This
album is a tribute to the legendary DEATH IN JUNE, and sees 15 tracks
from their dark and murky past being torn into todays dismal light. The
bands strip down each song they choose to cover, andreassemble them
using whatever style they see fit. Apocalyptic folk throught to goth
and darkwave sounds all raise their skull, coaxed along by the
occasional film sample. Some songs sound remarkably like the original
"Fall apart",while others couldn't more different. Each of these tracks
are little gems,glistening in the darkness. Let them cacth your eye and
"Welcome death". A must for lovers of the avant-gards sounds of D.I.J
and Current93
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