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| Self-released, 2020 |
I hope we have the coldest winter ever."
Forlorn Kingdom got a small wave of attention when it released Walking The Paths Of Old back in 2019. It contained material that was produced between 2013 and 2015, and its unexpected praise led the creator to introduce us to a follow-up called Ancient Winter's Domain which saw the light of day last September. Now, Distant Apparitions has found itself into existence; a 28-minute run of old-school Dungeon Synth, that has been made physical on cassette for a very select audience.
When I say old-school, I mean straight on Voldsom vibes. Wintry, melodic, and with that rare quality to take over a room within seconds. Distant Apparations comes at this perfect time of the year in which the days are still short and dark, making its atmosphere very relatable and appropriate for any hour of the day. Its strongest moments are when we get treated to its spare use of percussion. These cold and distant hits - on what I imagine to be a wooden surface - enhance the repetitive melodies and truly broadens up the musical spectrum in which the listener effectively wanders off.
2020 Has just arrived and Forlorn Kingdom already sets a very high bar for upcoming releases due to its immersive character and all-round stellar production. One can only hope for the material to be made available physically later this year. Until then, I’ll just be pressing replay on Bandcamp.
TL;DR: An old school-esque release that opens up and draws one in from the get-go. Highly recommended.
Forlorn Kingdom on Bandcamp
