a transient streak

2020 has been one rough ride for everyone, forcing us all to review what we thought was normal and maybe, one would argue, even our priorities.
Two years have passed since their previous Inflict LP and we don't really know how what recently happened impacted on the band's mastermind Michael but what’s sure is that Veil Of Light are now a fully grown-up band.
Landslide is their fifth full-length (and their third on Avant!) and it’s definitely their most elaborated album.
Ten new songs, rather than the usual eight, with a perfect balance of Coldwave-inspired intimate atmosphere and synthpop catchy melodies. Musically speaking it's still clear where the Swiss duo draws their influences from, right in between New Order’s moodiness and The Klinik trying one softer, less brutal approach to their Electro. But a new sense of privacy is reflected all through these new tracks, enhanced by lyrics now more personal than ever.
The Prayer Wheel is a page torn out of a private diary, Love And Money is a mechanical mantra for a no-way-out situation; Suburban War is a confession of defeat whispered at night, No Return is the last dance before reaching the point of.
This is the kind of record that takes its time, and takes its toll, we just need to sit down and listen because there's much to discover.

The Prayer Wheel

The Chambermaids "She's Not Haunted"

Flavor Crystals "Snow Falling On Ono"

Robust Worlds "Human Stomp"

Heavy Deeds "One Drum"

Pony Trash "The Weight Of The Night"

American Cream "Distinguished Pets"

Gospel Gossip "Atlantic Blue"

Chatham Rise "She"

Robust Worlds "It Is Not Possible"

Flavor Crystals "Ivan In The Park"

Gospel Gossip "Sad Machines"

Heavy Deeds "Light Lunch"

The Chambermaids "Electric Sky"

The Chambermaids "I Wonder Why"

Is/Is "Blackest Beat"

The Guillotine

Honest To God

Back In The Room

Calenture Boy

Carcass / Medal

Carcass

a transient streak

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