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THE REVIEW
Interesting experiment of a '80s style concept album (in the vein of Misplaced Childhood by Marillion) by this brilliant darkwave artist from Milan.
Each track is connected to the next by snippets from old radios of various origins: England, Argentina, France. There is something for everyone, but it is precisely the "taste" that is decadent, delicate, and exceedingly elegant, that ties these little jewels together. The album is divided into 2 parts, held together by an intro and an interlude (the filtered piano on a '50s valve radio, amidst pouring rain and distant traffic, is splendid).
The first section, Anelli, contains the 4 songs included in the eponymous promo released last year. The tracks have been re-recorded, remixed, and most notably rearranged in a prog-dark tone, with a hypnotic-convulsive continuity effect.
The second part, Altri Incubi, is perhaps more powerful than the first but more fragmented in terms of logical continuum.
Nonetheless, they are authentic gems, from the Fame flavored like Hanging Garden and One Hundred Years by the Cure, to that Corrosione which carries through psychedelic sensations.
A work with varied flavors, elegant and intriguing. Beautiful.
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Summary by Bot
Dorcha’s Lo Specchio Nero is an intriguing 80s-style darkwave concept album featuring seamless transitions through radio snippets. The album is divided into two parts, showcasing elegant and varied progressive darkwave compositions. The work reflects influences like Marillion and The Cure, delivering psychedelic and hypnotic moods. This release is praised for its sophistication, cohesion, and emotive power.
Dorcha
Milanese darkwave artist, also known in the reviews as Stefano Gagliardo. Released promos and albums (Araba Fenice; Lo specchio nero) and previously recorded demos with the band Kubla.02 Reviews
