RTB#53

Founded as a duo by T. Graves and Reyna Kay in September 2008, San Diegos Blessure Grave blurs the lines between the goth, postpunk and neofolk genres. The pair has since developed the project into a full band while building a cult-like following, scattering various vinyl and tape releases on boutique labels around the globe. Citing Killing Joke, Death in June, March Violets and The Cure as influences, Blessure Grave injects a pop sensibility into songs otherwise doomed to dreariness, creating an interesting mix of old and new but dark all around. The music initially appears rather simple, but quickly reveals the fact that the songs are fully fleshed-out and genuinely memorable. The album provides the perfect soundtrack for contemplating today’s troubled times or for simply being swept away with the nostalgic 80’s vibe that permeates much of the recording. The band does not waste a lot a time allowing tracks to drone on: the songs are short and to the point, with the average track approximately three minutes in length. 12 tracks.

Vinyl edition of 525 copies, mastered by Viktor Ottosson, while the CD will be released on Alien 8 (CD-version will also include the tracks from the Captured Tracks 12"). Previous releases out on Night People, Captured Tracks and Holidays.

Tracklist:
1. Intro, 2. The Cycle, 3. A Thousand Drums, 4. Stop Breathing, 5. Open Or Shut, 6. In The First Place, 7. Changes In The Darkness, 8. Resting Place For Two, 9. In My Mind, 10. Hope For The Worst, 11. Echo, 12. Feeding The Silence.



Blessure Grave