Cold Cave's latest album, "Cherish the Light Years" is a brilliant combination of the synth dance melodies of New Order and Human League with the darkness of Sisters of Mercy, some Cure, Joy Division, Heaven 17 and Bauhaus. I've been listening to Cold Cave for about 5 months now and I it like more each time I spin it.
I was suprised to find out that the singer/driving force, Wes Eisold, was the singer from 90's hardcore punk gamechangers, American Nightmare. Check out this American Nightmare video for comparison purposes.I guess all that screaming would be rough on the throat. It's pretty damn amazing to compare and contrast the two musical and vocal styles.
Any fan of 80's dark synth pop needs to get this record. The vinyl comes with a download code, so I suggest that you go that way, of course. Another video.
Junius is my latest obsession. I had heard their name mentioned, but had not investigated because they sounded like they might be some sort of crappy electronica band, I was definitely wrong. The best description I can give is say that there are moments of heavy darkness mixed with soaring light. Corny, I know, but this is achieved with effects heavy guitar and bass mixed with a Cure/Doves style vocals and almost monastic chants.
Their album, "Martyrdom of a Catastrophist" took three years to complete and is based on the writings of Immanuel Velikovsky, a controversial scientist who, among other theories, attempted to link major catastrophic events in the bible with the Earth's near catastrophic collisions with celestial bodies.
Junius have a new album coming out soon called, Reports from the Threshold of Death, which chronicles near death experiences. This band is in my top ten for the year.
You can stream and download Martyrdom... here. Also a live video here.
Alright, back to football. Until next time, adios a bye bye!
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