Raskolnikov – Stockholm (Digital/CD/Vinyl Album – Manic Depression Records / Icy Cold Records)
This is already the second album released by the French-Swiss band Raskolnikov in 2025. Some clarification is needed, however, as “Stockholm” includes several older tracks that have been reworked alongside three new compositions.
The tracks are simply numbered from 1 to 8. Musically, the group remains true to its 80s influences, combining dark, dreamy atmospheres with moments of increased heaviness. At times, the sound is reminiscent of The Cure, particularly through the soaring guitar lines that rise above the songs. A strong emotional undercurrent runs through the vocals, and together with the music, they often convey a deep sense of sorrow that permeates the album. As the record unfolds, increasingly darker and heavier passages emerge.
Perhaps not the band’s strongest work to date, but nonetheless a very commendable release. (Rating:7½).
Watch the clip for “Stockholm II”
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