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Season of Melancholy – In Sleep Review By KenstrosityI’m on a romantic music kick lately, and who can really say why. It’s always been a flavor that I crave deeply in the music I frequent, but so often that craving is left unsatisfied or only partially sated. But Ukrainian goth rock/post punk quintet Season of Melancholy aren’t about to let me go before giving me everything I want, right? Bleeding hearts, sultry melodies, stories of heartbreak and of yearning, and dark atmospheres supported by bouncy tunes have been a part of their sound since inception over a decade ago. With one LP under their belt so far, follow-up In Sleep promises even sharper hooks, bigger choruses, and crunchier tones. Can they make me swoon?
After a slew of singles to foreshadow the release of In Sleep, a clear focus on accessibility and immediacy sharpens. Bridging the gaps between Mana-era Unto Others, AFI, Dead or Alive, and HIM, Season of Melancholy balance downtuned guitars with bright synths, danceable beats and a sultry baritone that stirs the loins. These are songs that could easily break into the charts but still maintain a dark character, and strategically placed metallic heft helps attract fans of harder music. A few instances of native Ukrainian make an appearance, though I would have loved to hear more as it meshes beautifully with this sound. On the production front, In Sleep is modern—perhaps too polished—and quite loud. That said, it boasts a balanced, bassy mix and isn’t so cluttered with instrumentation that its paltry dynamic range causes too much stress on my ears.
At a tight 43 minutes, In Sleep gets in and gets out, but not without leaving you breathing heavy from dancing all night long first. High-energy romps “Inmate,” “Keep the Night,” “Т.И.Ч.И.Я.,” “Way Out,” and “Down in Rage” bring metallic tones to the dancefloor, fortified by choruses so sticky in the moment that they might pull your shoes right off your feet. Though this material isn’t chock full of shreddy solos or boisterous riffs, pumping chugs and a clanky bass tone still move mountains as they groove and shove their way in between that buttery smooth baritone. Fun synthy incidentals embellish songs like “Farewell Song,” “Ghost,” and “Born in Lies” to offset their more mid-paced amble and create points of interest in spaces that would otherwise feel sparse and unfinished. And, while some of these songs are already a few years old, In Sleep is remarkably cohesive without feeling too repetitive.
That said, there is a strange sense of monotony that creeps in after multiple spins. Avoiding the dreaded pit of self-plagiarism by a thin hair, Season of Melancholy’s songwriting carries a consistent ABABCB structure that almost never shifts or shuffles. There’s a lot a band can do even inside that restricted chain to bring high heat to the affair, and any kind of exploration outside of it brings out more flavor, novelty, and excitement—both things that In Sleep lacks to varying degrees. As such, this record slots comfortably alongside releases from the aforementioned comparison points, but takes the safest route to get there. Consequently, most of the material presented here outside of a few of its best moments aren’t going to make it to long-term rotation.
Still, In Sleep offers good, clean fun to audiences looking for something easily digestible and universally approachable. It’s heavy and chunky enough to earn the favor of metalheads unbothered by accessibility or poppy sensibility, too. However, it’s safe, derivative of many of its peers/influences, and lacks staying power. Were it blessed with more adventurous structures or bolstered by a wide array of hooky riffs or other substantial instrumental spotlights, In Sleep would’ve earned a much higher score. As it is, it’s worth a listen or two and its best songs feel right at home on playlist duty. Whether it goes farther than that depends on the listener, and mileage may vary.
Rating: Mixed
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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐎𝐎𝐌 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒
𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 // 𝐆𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐤 // 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞
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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐎𝐎𝐌 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒
𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 // 𝐆𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐤 // 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞
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𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 // 𝐆𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐤 // 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞
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DiscogsDienstag: The Exploding Boy – The Black Album
The Exploding Boy sind eine schwedische Post-Punk-Band aus Stockholm, die sich nach einem Lied von The Cure benannt haben, der B-Seite von „In Between Days“ (1985). Wer schon einmal bei einem meiner GothDiscoInfernos im Chat dabei war, weiß bereits, dass ich ein Faible für schwedische Bands habe und The Exploding Boy gehören definitiv zu meinen Favotiten. In ihrer Musik vereinen sie alles, was das Genre ausmacht: Synthie-Teppiche, Gitarrenwände, schöne Gitarrenriffs und eine sehr angenehme Stimme. Das hören wir auch auf ihrem dritten Album „The Black Album“ aus dem Jahr 2011.
Es beginnt mit dem Synthie-dominierten „Human“, bevor bei „I Am Truth“, „Torn“ und „Dark City“ die Gitarren rausgeholt werden. Beim wieder ruhigeren „Loneliness“ hören wir eine Akustikgitarre als dominantes Instrument. Das flotte „Sweet Little Lies“ bringt dann wieder die richtige Mischung aus Keyboards und Gitarren, genau wie „Talking Back“, dass jedoch ein reduziertes Tempo und Akustikgitarre mitbringt. „Get Out Of My Head“ ist im Intro noch reduzierter auf Akustikgitarre und Synth-Streicher, bevor ein wummernder Bass, düstere Gitarren und ein Synth-Piano übernehmen. „Here Comes The Rain“ ist eines der typischen TEB-Lieder, straight und vielfältig arrangiert mit einer fast New Order-mäßigen Gitarre – oder ist es der Bass? Den Abschluss bildet „The Man“, bei dem nochmal die Gitarrenwall herausgeholt wird. Die Strophen sind musikalisch auf Bass und Schlagzeug reduziert, der Refrain bricht dann richtig los.
Die Lieder auf „The Black Album“ sind eingängig, melancholisch und schaffen es, die Vorbilder wie The Cure, Joy Division oder Echo And The Bunnymen nur anzukratzen, ohne sie vollends zu übernehmen. Besonders die Stimme von Johan Sjöblom hat in meinen Ohren eine starke Eigenständigkeit und einen hohen Wiedererkennungswert. Er veröffentlicht mittlerweile unter dem Namen SJÖBLOM, das letzte Lebenszeichen von The Exploding Boy stammt allerdings auch erst aus März 2026, die Single „Go Surrender“ ist allerdings nur ein Outtake des zweiten Albums „Afterglow“, ich hoffe dennoch, dass wir von ihnen in Zukunft noch mehr hören werden. Immerhin spielen sie in diesem Jahr einige Konzerte, u. a. am 25.07.2026 beim Amphi Festival.
Ich empfehle auch das Vorgängeralbum „Afterglow“, das noch ein wenig stärker ist, jedoch kann auch mit „The Black Album“ gut in die Welt von The Exploding Boy eingetaucht werden.
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🇬🇧 Killing Joke "A Love Like Blood" – 1985
Jaz Coleman delivers a controlled yet passionate vocal performance, elevating the track’s themes of love, sacrifice, and existential tension. The production is cleaner than earlier work, allowing the melody to take center stage without losing weight...
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GothDiscoInferno #94
Das #GothDiscoInferno vom 14.11.2025 zum Nachhören:
Trackliste:
[01] Grundeis – Every Second An Ocean
[02] NFD – Underneath
[03] The Irrepressibles – In This Shirt – Röyksopp Remix
[04] Last Grasp – Silenced
[05] Glaring – Inertia
[06] The Calm Grey – The Calm Grey
[07] Assemblage 23 – Lunatics
[08] Cold Cave – You & Me & Infinity
[09] Nite – We’re Not Normal
[10] Echo & the Bunnymen – The Pictures On My Wall – John Peel Session
[11] Vandal Moon – Money Dance
[12] Brigade Apache – TWISTED GENDER
[13] The Cure – The Baby Screams
[14] Treffpunkt Jane – Loch
[15] Varsovie – Pochodeň číslo jedna
[16] Krasseville – Chevauche le tigre
[17] Siouxsie and the Banshees – Song From The Edge Of The World
[18] The Mirrors – I’ll Stay
[19] Vilevo – Abduction
[20] Molchat Doma – Судно (Борис Рижий)
[21] Twin Noir – Ostkreuz
[22] Pink Turns Blue – A Moment sometimes
[23] NAU(f)RAGE – Dance In The Rain
[24] hinfort – along the way
[25] New Order – Age of Consent – 2015 Remaster
[26] Ash Code – Empty Room
[27] Sisters of Mercy – Body Electric
[28] IST IST – You’re Mine
[29] Kalte Nacht – Humans Are Mistakes
[30] Joy Division – Shadowplay
[31] IKON – In Faith
[32] VOYNA – Wrong Face
[33] Dunkelwald – Love Life (feat. Newborn Ghost)
[34] Julie Pavon – Passenger
[35] Seatemples – La Oscuridad del Llano
[36] Killing Joke – Love Like Blood
[37] Agent Side Grinder – Stripdown
[38] Die Tödin – Angepasste Spießerschweine
[39] Ladytron – Playgirl
[40] Escape With Romeo – Somebody
[41] Echoberyl – The Nightmare Queen
[42] Distant Stares – Epitaph
[43] Seasurfer – Circle (feat. Undinyx)
[44] The Church – Sacred Echoes (Part Two)
[45] Katatonia – A World Without Heroes#darkwave #gothdiscoinferno #gothicrock #newwave2 #postpunk #synthwave
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The Bleak Picture – Shades of Life Review
By Maddog
It’s been a draining year. Lacking the mental energy for new music, I’ve subsisted on a diet of ISIS and Fvneral Fvkk. Clouded by the doomy stylings of the latter, I decided to make my return to reviewing with dismal death-doom. Despite releasing their debut just last year, Finland’s The Bleak Picture is a project of members of Autumnfall. That said, these two bands sound worlds apart, as their names betray. Abandoning the blackened scenery of Autumnfall, The Bleak Picture paints a bleak picture with melodic death-doom that reeks of Finland. Channeling the icons of sadboi history, Shades of Life is a flawed but worthwhile slab of morose doom.
You won’t find much innovation here, but The Bleak Picture has learned from the best. Blending harsh vocals and spoken word, doomy plains and deathy mountain ranges, Shades of Life consists of familiar elements. The opener “Plagued by Sorrow” offers the listener zero seconds of respite before launching into a persistent doom riff. Melodic guitar leads steer the album along, stitching the doomy cuts together in a manner that recalls Enshine (“Without the I”). Rather than slowing to a standstill, The Bleak Picture uses Insomnium riffs to push the album along without diluting its sorrow. The guitars (handled by Jussi Hänninen, along with the other instruments) are the core of Shades of Life, but Tero Ruohonen’s vocals broaden its horizons. While he largely dwells in standard harsh territory, Ruohonen’s cleans tinge the album with gothic influences, like the distorted spoken word of “Absolution.” Indeed, sections like the straightforward rock of “Without the I” recall Paradise Lost. However, lest this lengthy description fool you, Shades of Life is largely standard fare.
It feels criminal to listen to Shades of Life on a 90-degree summer day. The Bleak Picture conveys emotion through the sheer enormity of their riffs, burying the listener like an avalanche (“Absolution”). Elsewhere, Shades of Life deftly intersperses these assaults with tranquility, like the transition from an explosive chorus to minimalist bass-led instrumentals on “Plagued by Sorrow.” These strengths reach their apex on the 11-minute spectacle “Silent Exit.” Evoking Swallow the Sun’s Plague of Butterflies, the track progresses through a nightmarish acoustic melody, forceful doom riffs, and girthy bass lines. Cult of Luna-style drumming leads the song into a climactic ending that raises the bar even further. Across these highlights, The Bleak Picture’s sophomore release boasts a mature approach to songwriting.
Shades of Life still struggles to transcend its melodic death-doom formula. The album’s biggest weakness is its monotony. In their quest for chunky riffs, The Bleak Picture tends to overuse ideas, emulating an uninspired version of Rapture (“Code of Ethics”). Even the album’s best pieces sometimes fizzle out, like the abrupt ending of the otherwise-powerful “Absolution.” Similarly, while the penultimate track “Silent Exit” showcases the best of Shades of Life, the closer “City of Ghosts” settles into a low-energy doom routine that never picks up steam. Despite its apparent variety of influences, The Bleak Picture’s by-the-book approach to death-doom doesn’t always keep my interest.
An album like Shades of Life is difficult to dissect; its success hinges on the heart, not the brain. The Bleak Picture is on the right path, and tracks like “Silent Exit” hit hard with their bulky riffwork and creative variety. But as a whole, Shades of Life isn’t the gut punch I’d hoped for. It doesn’t match the raw power of Paradise Lost, the otherworldly sadness of Enshine, or the narrative prowess of Insomnium. Still, I have no regrets. There are strong whiffs of talent here, and with its mature and tempered approach to songwriting, Shades of Life is an easy, rewarding listen. It’s worth a shot for anyone who prefers moping over sunlight.
Rating: 2.5/5.0
DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Ardua Music
Websites: thebleakpicture.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/thebleakpicture
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The Bowie Bible describes #DavidBowie's #ChantOfTheEverCirclingSkeletalFamily as the "The climactic final track on David Bowie's 1974 album Diamond Dogs. 'Chant Of The Ever Circling Skeletal Family' is a two-minute piece which emerge from the final notes of 'Big Brother'." Personally, I think this is not only one of the first real #GothicRock songs, I suspect the band #SkeletalFamily (named after this song) agrees with me!
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The Bowie Bible describes #DavidBowie's #ChantOfTheEverCirclingSkeletalFamily as the "The climactic final track on David Bowie's 1974 album Diamond Dogs. 'Chant Of The Ever Circling Skeletal Family' is a two-minute piece which emerge from the final notes of 'Big Brother'." Personally, I think this is not only one of the first real #GothicRock songs, I suspect the band #SkeletalFamily (named after this song) agrees with me!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAR-vuYXZB4
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The Bowie Bible describes #DavidBowie's #ChantOfTheEverCirclingSkeletalFamily as the "The climactic final track on David Bowie's 1974 album Diamond Dogs. 'Chant Of The Ever Circling Skeletal Family' is a two-minute piece which emerge from the final notes of 'Big Brother'." Personally, I think this is not only one of the first real #GothicRock songs, I suspect the band #SkeletalFamily (named after this song) agrees with me!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAR-vuYXZB4
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAR-vuYXZB4
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