Combining ethereal and melodic keyboards with the barbaric 90s tones and the wickedness of black metal A Thirst for Summer Rain is Lustre (Sweden) eighth album of emotive minimalism
Nachtzeit’s (everything) new release greatly benefits from the use of a professional studio for the first time. The tones are vibrant, warmer, more seductive, and able to capture the intent properly “Faith “with its haunting keyboards and heavy riffs.
A Thirst for Summer Rain feels nostalgic and introspective ‘’Thirst’’ with its desire and loss (and dark undertone) is the epitome of minimalistic duality, the juxtapositions of emotions, and the possibilities that lie within them. For every ray of light, there is a shadow cast and the dread within them.
“Quiscence” (dormancy) and ‘’Alleviation” round out the four tracks on offer each one is a lengthy exploration of its topic yet is not self-indulgent in any way, the music creates vivid images that are welcoming yet also cold and brittle. The keyboard-driven music further pushes the boundaries of an artist’s exploration into deeply personal themes and dark thoughts
A Thirst for Summer Rain is rich and hauntingly beautiful. It tells stories and paints wonderful mosaics without uttering a word.
It is an album to get lost in and simply enjoy the journey. Its elegant use of restraint and ambiguousness is enticing and alluring.
Lustre: Facebook
Release Year: 2022
Label: NORDVIS
Category: Album
Country: Sweden
Reviewed by Sparky
