[promo] The Shallow Graves - "These Hands Let Go" (Wave Records)

Artist: The Shallow Graves
Release Title: These Hands Let Go
Label: Wave Records
Release Date: October 31, 2024
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Gothic Rock, Post-Punk, Darkwave
Country: Germany

Formed in 2005, The Shallow Graves consolidates the talent of two long-standing friends, Julian Aust (ex-Velinas) and Christian Rossbach (ex-Madre Del Vizio, Chassalla, Moribund Thirteen A.D.), who came together to bring to life their mutual vision of dynamic gothic rock. This vision bridges a fresh but recognizable classic sound with a bygone golden era, reminiscent of the eighties and early nineties. The album "These Hands Let Go" captures the essence of The Shallow Graves: deep and gravelly, haunting vocals, crushing electronic drums, harrowingly melodic reverb-soaked guitars, driving bass, and poetic lyrics that reflect on the fragile nature of life, love, loss, and grief.

The album draws clear inspiration from classic goth and post-punk acts like The Sisters Of Mercy, Bauhaus, and Joy Division, yet The Shallow Graves maintains its unique identity. Tracks like "One In A Million" and "Dreams Of Home" showcase the characteristic danceable beats, while songs like "Memory Lane" and "Your Ghost" provide emotional and elegiac moments.

Quotes:

• "…from scowling madness to a steady rattle and has a deliciously catchy upturn." — MICK MERCER (Author of Gothic Rock, Gothic Rock Black Book, The Hex Files)
• "…within a very short time The Shallow Graves mutated into the new favorites of the German Goth fanbase…" — THOMAS THYSSEN (Linernotes "Darkness Before Dawn Vol. I" Compilation)
• "…danceability is guaranteed and elegiac, emotional moments will not be missed out." — KARIN HOOG (Sonic Seducer, Totem Fanzine)

Line-up:

• Julian Aust - Vocals, Guitars
• Christian Rossbach - Bass, Guitars

Tracklist:

1. One In A Million
2. The Phantom Heart
3. Memory Lane
4. Dreams Of Home
5. The Second Chamber
6. Like Teardrops
7. Ray Of Light
8. Blame It On The Weather
9. Your Ghost
10. Torch Song
11. These Hands Let Go

Social links:
https://www.instagram.com/theshallowgravesgoth
https://www.facebook.com/theshallowgravesgoth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WW_gwPiV3U

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