Background/Info:
Hailing from the
Northern part of England, Vukovar is active since 2014 and has already released
an impressive number of productions. After their last year released album
“Monument” (on vinyl) on Trisol, they now signed to Other Voices Records. The
new work is also available as vinyl format.
Content:
Vukovar has this
nostalgic sound getting us back to the 80s. But the work is not an emulation,
but a mix between 80s reminiscences and later gothic music. The rhythms are
rather slow and linear. Some vocal parts have something sensual and half-spoken
like. The tracks have been achieved with electronic arrangements while the last
part of the album moves deeper into rock-goth fields. Notice by the way
there’re 3 cover versions featured at this album including a song originally
written by Genesis P. Orridge.
+ + + :
The best part of
the album comes just in the midst of the tracklist. “Prurient” and “Love’s
Provocation” both are noticeable cuts for their cold sensuality emerging from
the vocals and the slow rhythm. I also like certain atmospheric layer hanging
over the songs, which is reinforcing the dark format of the work.
– – – :
The album has
something versatile like a band, which is still in search of a personal sound
identity. I think they could better focalize on one specific aspect to
elaborate it next.
Conclusion:
“Cremator” is a
pleasant gothic work without absolute highlights, but also without worst songs.
Best songs:
“Prurient”, “Love’s
Provocation”, “Dive For Your Memory”.
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