Assassun – Post-Climax (Album-Digital/CD/Cassette – Blackjack Illuminist Records)
Alexander Donat is best known for his Cold-Wave project Vlimmer, but now returns with Assassun’s third album. “Post-Climax” is a continuation of the Minimal-Electro sound he developed. It sounds more retro than ever before and the 80s are clearly a major influence. The songs are embroiled in a dark atmosphere that creates a desperate sensation. Alexander Donat continues to sing in English for this project and proves once again to be a very talented singer. This is not my favorite Assassin album, but it remains an interesting discovery. (Rate:7).
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About Assassun
Assassun is one of the many projects of Alexander Leonard Donat, who also runs the Blackjack Illuminist Records label. Donat’s other acts include Vlimmer, Fir Cone Children, Distance Dealer, Leonard Las Vegas, Feverdreamt, Leonard Donat and Infravoids; he was previously a member of the disbanded acts Jet Pilot and Flight Recorder. Assassun debuted in February 2022 with the EP “The World I Will Leave”, and “Post-Climax” is the project’s third album, out on digital, CD and cassette.
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