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This Eternal Decay with Spettro confirm their role as a benchmark in the European goth/dark scene. The Roman project continues to build its own sonic universe among enveloping synths, melodic shadows, and urban melancholies, keeping intact their ability to surprise with unexpected details and emotional scratches.
Released in January 2025, Spettro marks a consistent evolution: dark and romantic atmospheres coexist with more focused songwriting, compact tracks, and a carefully calibrated balance between synths, guitars, and electronic rhythms. The album alternates between darkwave, synthpop, and industrial touches, creating a musical journey between introspection and emotional impact, accompanied by crisp production and layered yet clear arrangements.
After the scenographic intro “June ’81”, “Rise & Fall” bursts in with feverish rhythm and a powerful refrain, while “The Drowning” blends tension and immediate energy. “Red Orchid” slows down the pace with evocative melancholy, while “Cold Fear” explores the darker side of electronic music in EBM style. “A Matter of Lies” is muscular and pressing, while the short “A Quiet Place (Outro)” closes with unresolved tension, suspended between aching piano and restless electronics.
Spettro consolidates the formula of This Eternal Decay: a balance between fragility and ferocity, introspection and impact, ideal both for those who already know them and for those discovering them now.
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The review assesses This Eternal Decay's album 'Spettro,' highlighting its genre and musical direction. It notes both strengths and weaknesses in the production and overall execution. The reviewer provides a balanced opinion, suggesting the album has potential but falls short in some aspects. Overall, the rating conveys a moderate reception for fans of the genre.
