Description
Black metal's marriage with shoegaze was an inevitable intersection. Here are two genres that, to varying extents, raise the volume and accentuate the static to disguise a lurking beauty, submerging melody in roaring waters that crash against speakers, each note cloaked in a thunderstorm of reverb. Combined, they naturally complement and offset each other; the threatening aura of black metal enhances shoegaze's explosive potential, and the latter's typically softer textures add a separate dimension for the former's generally harsher tones. Falaise do not endeavor to alter this now familiar dynamic, but they do strive to perfectly encompass its spirit--that concept of serenity balanced by its opposite, offering a soothing atmosphere unearthed by carving through the haze.
Composed of guitarist Lorenzo Pompili and drummer/vocalist Matteo Guarnello, this Italian project attempts to contain their chosen musical category in a concise, straightforward package that accentuates its potential for crafting a unique aura, carefully navigating their influences to avoid any jarring sensations.
The tranquil ambiance of fourth LP After All This Time grounds itself in the conventions of contemporary blackgaze, yet its smooth execution sufficiently distracts from cliches and heightens the immersive experience.
- Limited Edition 12" Vinyl Blue splatter orgy on transparent wax
