Raskolnikov – Gorgon’Zola (Digital/CD/Vinyl Album – Manic Depression Records / Icy Cold Records)
With its witty title “Gorgon’Zola”, the fourth album from the French-Swiss project Raskolnikov continues their unmistakable journey through the realms of Dark-Wave.
Staying true to their signature sound, the band delivers poetically charged lyrics—two of which are adapted from the works of Vladimir Mayakovsky and Charles Baudelaire. Subtle hints of Dream-Pop surface throughout the album, largely thanks to the expressive and skillful guitar work. Several tracks follow a compelling crescendo structure, culminating in powerful climaxes driven by thunderous drums. The lyrics move fluidly between English, French, and Russian, adding further depth and texture to the album’s atmosphere.
Personally, I find the first half of the record particularly captivating, brimming with true sonic gems. While the album consists of just eight tracks, each one is a treat—short but utterly satisfying. (Rating:8).
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About Raskolnikov
Raskolnikov is a French-Swiss cold-wave and post-punk band formed in Geneva in 2015. The band takes its name from Rodion Raskolnikov, the protagonist of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novel “Crime and Punishment”. The group mixes post-punk and alternative rock with melancholic, hypnotic textures, citing Joy Division and Killing Joke among its influences.
Current members are Jérôme Blum, Pablo Garrido, and Mathieu Pawełski-Szpiechowycz. “Gorgon’Zola” was released on 21 February 2025 through Manic Depression Records and Icy Cold Records on vinyl, CD, and digital formats, produced and recorded by the band and mixed by Daniel Hallhuber. The album was preceded by the single “L’Irréparable” in 2024 and the video for the track “Stockholm IV”.
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