Crying Vessel – Sepulchers: The Servant (Digital/CD/Vinyl – Album – Cold Transmission Music)
Swiss band Crying Vessel released two albums on the same day: the Dark-Wave-focused “Sepulchers: The Maiden” and its counterpart “Sepulchers: The Servant”. Both albums contain ten unique tracks, clearly showcasing the band’s ambitious vision. But there’s more to it than just scale—the two records also differ noticeably in sound.
“The Servant” leans more heavily into Electro-driven compositions. While the influence of The Cure acts as a unifying thread between both albums, this side of the project dives deeper into Electro-Wave territory. The songs feel more Pop-oriented, yet always maintain the unmistakable dark undertone the band has mastered. There are some excellent tracks here, although I personally lean more toward their pure darkwave style.
With these twin releases, Crying Vessel demonstrate their musical versatility. Listeners will naturally gravitate toward one side or the other, but by offering two distinct moods, the band broadens its reach and appeals to a wider audience. (Rating:7).
Side-Line announced the two “Sepulchers” albums and the lead single “Falling In Love With A Ghost” in 2024.
Listen to “Losing A Home”:
About Crying Vessel
Crying Vessel is a Swiss-American post-punk and darkwave duo that began as a solo project by Slade Templeton in 2010 and later grew into a full band with drummer Basil Oberli. The sound draws on 80s and 90s aesthetics with a modern twist, and has appeared on Manic Depression Records, Cleopatra Records, and Cold Transmission Music.
The twin albums “Sepulchers: The Servant” and “Sepulchers: The Maiden” arrived in early 2025 on Cold Transmission Music, each with ten tracks.
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