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Listen to Danish Darkwave Act Pulsations’ New Album “Tainted Covenant”
The abrogation of our past We will bleed forever Because we signed a tainted pact The entrancing sounds of post-punk and darkwave collide in the debut album of Danish artist…
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The abrogation of our past
We will bleed forever
Because we signed a tainted pact
The entrancing sounds of post-punk and darkwave collide in the debut album of Danish artist Hadrian Esteves’ project, Pulsations. Entitled Tainted Covenant, this ten-track opus showcases Esteves’ praiseworthy production prowess.
‘Tainted Covenant‘ delves into the complexities of modern society: technological addiction, socio-economic inequality, and the dangerous grip of religious dogma. With a commanding presence and a powerful voice, Esteves guides the listener through a journey of self-discovery and introspection.
It’s not just the deeply poignant themes that make ‘Tainted Covenant‘ so striking; Esteves’ rich and layered instrumentation is enthralling, with ethereal guitar riffs, dense and pulsing bass lines, and the atmospheric synth layering. The album effortlessly blends darkwave, post-punk and industrial genres into a unique and captivating sound, but the lyrics are hard-hitting and deeply critical of the blitzkrieg of technology’s effects on modern life.
Opening with the sermonic Dopamine Sensitisation, Esteves wastes no time in laying out our contracts with the devil. Humanity has inked Faustian deals with artificial intelligence, creating schisms and pitfalls with sociopolitical ramifications we know not yet. Delusional Paragon dives into cancel culture and the hold advertising has on authentic creative expression. Who are the morality police, and what power do they wield? A New Hellenism explores themes of debt and the grip capitalism has on our collective core.
It’s no surprise that Pulsations has been met with critical acclaim for their previous singles, but with ‘Tainted Covenant‘, the band has truly outdone themselves. The album is a masterful piece of lyricism and musicianship, showcasing Pulsations’ unique style and creative depth.
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Tainted Covenant was recorded in Copenhagen, Denmark, and mixed and mastered by Lalo González. The album is available now in 12″ Vinyl, Digipak CD, and digital streaming formats via Swiss Dark Nights Records.
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