This is 'now', & now will never be again
Trust & do not tremble
in the face of the unknown,
for it won't be unknown to you
for very long,
in the sweet by & by...
As above & so below
with me stuck in the middle
Strange, to be so near to one
who only speaks in riddles
Summerhead pacifist
with eyes closed in flame
(The owls...)
Merciless harbinger
was one & the same
(The owls are not what they seem...)
As above & so below
with me stuck in the middle
Strange, to be so near to one
who only speaks in riddles
Samson brought the temple
down over his head
Kept the others safe from harm
& lost his life instead
Your wedding dress
with singe'd hems
a testament to grace
The wound that never heals,
glazed & cooling on your face
Hold the light inside you
(One day, the sadness will end)
credits
from Wrapped in Plastic,
released October 31, 2022
Briar Moth (they/them)
supported by 35 fans who also own “"Margaret" - VEXAGON”
It's uncanny just how good Actors is at emulating that Post-Punk synth sound from my younger days.
Each listen just gets better and better. I feel slightly ashamed for not having heard this album until a few short days ago. modestwriggles
Perfectly gloomy Norwegian goth/post-punk, anchored by a punchy rhythm section and driven by chiming guitar lines and morose vocals. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 16, 2021
“Strangers” is packed with wonderfully menacing electro-goth—late-night horror movie music for vampire dance parties. Bandcamp New & Notable May 8, 2023
supported by 32 fans who also own “"Margaret" - VEXAGON”
The Alt/ Underground 1980s & 90s just called me from a phone booth in the Mojave Desert, and they informed me to profusely thank these adventurous musicians for keeping it all alive & vital. It's very rare to hear music that invokes deep nostalgia upon the very first listen, but here it is.
Standout tracks for me:
Obsession
Body Aktiv
Home
Drown Below (wow, just wow)
Dangerous
Mother Tongue / Glitter Belly \m/(><)\m/
Wave a Dead Chicken Alan Tangento