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| Heimat Der Katastrophe, 2018 |
con tanta pena, come non mandate
fuor della mente parole adornate
di pianto, dolorose e sbigottite?
Hailing from the Italian landscapes of Florence was Sidereal Fortress. A project that brought forth an impressive discography and, sadly, ceased to exist this very year. Gone, but not forgotten, as Vette Inquiete has unveiled itself to be an effort I’ll happily revisit from this day on.
In 40 minutes' time, Sidereal Fortress paints a landscape that echoes a fictional, medieval Italy; a sight that can be as sunny and welcoming, as it is dark and dangerous. Narratively, the album speaks volumes by gracefully diving into dark and oppressive ambiances, yet giving just enough light and warmth to guide us along. The best example of this might be the mesmerizing, foreboding, and personal favorite, ‘Castrum Vetus’. Starting off as one of the album’s most sinister tunes, it beautifully opens up at the end, shifting tone severely for a brief moment, only to once more surround the listener by darkness.
Vette Inquiete’s biggest threat is how easy it is to hum along with its melodies. Do not mistake this accessibility for simplicity, because the record hosts a pleasantly layered complexity. Rather, see it as an unexpected adventure in a familiar dungeon.
TL;DR: While in its core foreboding, Vette Inquiete offers a wide palette of flavours through which it gracefully shifts as it pleases.
Sidereal Fortress on Bandcamp | Heimat Der Katastrophe on Bandcamp
