VOYNA
The Cinvat Bridge
Icy Cold Records
The Cinvat Bridge from VOYNA, the first solo effort from Peer Lebrecht of Berlinβs goth outfit Golden Apes, is scheduled for release on Franceβs independent label Icy Cold Records this spring.
Overall, the melancholic album is a deeply introspective meditation on aspects of the human condition. Lyrics on many of the tracks convey a relatable, raw emotional purge, giving the listener pause to get lost in him or herself. Lebrechtβs haunting baritone vocals pair well with the dark instrumentation of the melodies, performed by him with assistance on guitars and backing vocals.
Standout tracks include the first three, because of both their harmonies and lyrics. From the lonely guitar strain intro on βProvenanceβ to the emotional sound and expressions in βRefractionβ to the reflective lines of βCrimson Skiesβ, the recording, as a whole, is a darkly contemplative piece. βOceanβ is also worthy of note, as the backing vocals from Martina Volodina of Stridulum do well in balancing out Lebrechtβs dark sound, creating a dynamic vocal spectrum.
This release is an impressive step forward from Golden Apesβ catalogue, but similar enough that any fans of the band as well as any variety of dark music would likely appreciate.
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SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: VOYNA – THE CINVAT BRIDGE
Kathy Nichols