Genre/Influences: Cold-wave, gothic. Background/Info: Sven Rosenkötter and Mirco Rappsilber set up Rosi in 2014. A…
Genre/Influences: Cold-wave, gothic.
Background/Info:
Sven Rosenkötter and Mirco Rappsilber set
up Rosi in 2014. A first album “Grey City Life” was self-released on vinyl back
in 2016 and followed by another self-released full length “Hope” in 2018. In
the meantime they signed a deal with Cold Transmission Music, which now has
re-released the debut album as CD format featuring extra songs and remixes.
Content:
This German formation
perfectly matches with the sound of the Cold Transmission roster. Some of the
tracks remind me a bit of Bauhaus. The tracks are driven by slow rhythms and
supported by a spooky production with dominant atmospheres. The songs have been
written by guitar and accomplished by electronic treatments. The songs have
been sung in English, but you’ll also find a track sing in German.
Next to the 11 original
songs from the album the CD brings you 6 bonus cuts featuring 4 remixes and 2
previously unreleased tracks.
+ + + :
The power is hiding in
the overwhelming dark, atmospheric part of the work. “Grey City Life” is more
an album to listen to instead of a danceable production. It’s dark, depressed
and even disturbing. These feelings are perfectly accentuated in one of the
choruses ‘everybody has to die’ (taken from “Jeder”). Among the remixes I heard
a great job done by Kiss Of The Whip and Run. The remix by Run has something
old-school like and reminds me a bit of Fad Gadget. I also have to mention the
previously unreleased song “Körper” feat. Joana, which is different from the rest
of the album, but a real beautiful cut.
– – – :
Rosi clearly has a
personal approach, which is not always the most accessible one. It’s original,
but not the stereotypical production in the genre… although I think that’s a
rather positive aspect.
Conclusion:
“Grey City Life” is an
album you need to hear a few times before really getting into it, but there’s a
personal sound identity making this band different from the rest.
Best songs:
“Jeder”, “Schlaf feat.
Joana & Tkalec”, “Körper feat. Joanna”, “Film”, “Verloren – Kiss Of The
Whip Remix”.
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