updating my review to say that this has easily become one of my favorite goth rock albums within the past month. It has this obscure atmosphere that remains consistent throughout even through all the mood shifts. Carl McCoy's vocals are also an aspect I've come to appreciate even more, as I find them to be quite unique within the genre. far too many male vocalists within goth, I've noticed, go far too deep in pitch and overdo the dramatic elements. I don't necessarily ... read more
An absolutely haunting project that leaves a bleak feeling that lingers even after you've finished the LP. Entrancing vocals, gloomy synths, despair filled guitar lines, and driving synth drums all culminate into an absolutely fantastic experience. Some songs are somber, some are eerie, others are simply spooky.
To be concise, this album is fantastic. An emotionally driving masterpiece that captures desolate, somber, gloomy, and immersive performances and brings them together for a truly depressive and cold atmosphere. Potentially one of my most beloved experiences with an album. I'm not someone who typically enjoys folk metal, but the elements of it here are dark and well utilized, and the black metal pieces are absolutely amazing, threatening and haunting in their inclusion. The atmosphere and ... read more
An absolute banger with one of the most consistent aesthetics I've heard this year. Stellar mixing and production, vocals that induce both bliss and despair, and a killer instrumental that really sells the general atmosphere of this project. The layering is absolutely immaculate as well. A definite must hear that left me wanting more.