Sacred Bones Us レコード& CD

Review: Molchat Doma are one of the global music phenomenons of our time. The Belarusian trio first started causing a small stir among the kind of circles that actively hunt out Belarusian synth bands. That grew into widespread rumblings throughout the underground, driven by online shares as much as play on independent radio stations. Skip forward again, and the outfit can claim true viral sensation status, having conquered tastemakers and social networks across the world. Monument is their third album, and was largely written during Covid-19 quarantine in their hometown, Minsk. Again, it's an evolutionary thing. Post-punk vies for your attention next to synth pop, cold wave, New Wave and romantic electronica. Calling to mind, at various points, The Cure, Depeche Mode and Joy Division, among others, nevertheless those comparisons don't feel fair - the work here is fresher feeling and, ultimately, removed from the North Atlantic hegemony, so it should be analysed in that context.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Record sleeve damaged, product in working order***


Sacred Bones is one of the top indie labels around releasing some of the best variety of great music also. This time they are on the reissue mission to highlight a band that is lesser known outside Germany. Hamburg's X Mal Deutschland. The all-female band were formed in 1980 and released four albums and a handful of singles throughout the 80's. Most notably known for being on the iconic 4AD label some time and even opening for Cocteau Twins in the UK on dates. This compilations collects their first two singles and two key tracks that were featured on compilations only. Eight tracks in total that show their early sound. From experimental sounding pieces to all out Goth Rock, in just the two years this CD covers, you can hear the evolution of the band harnassing their power.