Rome - L'Assassin (c) 2010 Trisol
Artist....: Rome
Album.....: L'Assassin
Type......: Normal release
Source....: CDEP
Tracks....: 4
Genre.....: Darkwave
Label.....: Trisol
Catalogue#: TRI 382 CD
Encoder...: FLAC 1.3.1
Quality...: 790 kbps / 441kHz / 2 channels
URL.......: http://rome.lu
Tracklist:
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1 L'Assassin 4:05
2 One Flesh 4:16
3 Der Brandtaucher (Stringed Version) 4:35
4 Der Erscheinungen Flucht (Stringed Version) 5:03
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17:59
Total:106.61MB / 17:59
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After releasing the full-length album `Flowers from Exile┤ and the EP `To Die
Among Strangers┤ last year, Luxembourg-based duo ROME now has a new EP entitled
with `LÆAssassin┤ up to its sleeves. Including the four tracks `LÆAssassin┤,
`One Flesh┤, `Der Brandtaucher┤ and `Der Erscheinungen Flucht┤, the current
piece of work is able to captivate the listener with dreamy strings, melancholic
vocals and a clearly audible affinity to big names such as NICK CAVE. In my
opinion, the gradually built up title track is the undeniable highlight of this
release, as the dragging, sonorous vocals perfectly merge with the firstly
minimalistic soundscape which is soon underlined by poetic strings arrangements
and acoustic guitars.
I guess, the new EP doesnÆt differ that much from previous ROME stuff in musical
respects, since I have always experienced this music for being profound and
passionate combining subtle instruments with weighty thoughts. The second track
`One Flesh┤ is opened up by fragile violin sounds and a spare bass line leading
over to a heart-wrenching refrain. This time, singer Jerome ReuterÆs dignified
vocals evoke images of LEONARD COHEN. Compared to the other songs, `Der
Brandtaucher┤ is a quite lively, rhythmic and dynamic piece coming up with an
orchestral melody and forceful vocals. Finishing up this release, `Der
Erscheinungen Flucht┤ is a calm ballad which is introduced by an acoustic guitar
until harmonious strings offer to feel comforted and somehow safe and sound.
Thus, `LÆAssassin┤ confirms ROMEÆs complexity again and is absolutely
recommendable for those who enjoy the music of melancholic acoustic folk
representatives.