KLIMT1918 · Dopoguerra | BLACK LP

Black vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Dopoguerra'

Italian atmospheric rock collective Klimt 1918 delivers another emotionally charged masterpiece with "Dopoguerra", an album that perfectly captures the melancholic beauty and introspective depth that has made them legends in the post-rock and darkwave scenes. The Rome-based band, named after the death year of Austrian painter Gustav Klimt, continues their tradition of blending cinematic soundscapes with deeply personal narratives, creating music that feels both intimate and grandiose. From the haunting opener "_" to the sprawling epic "Sleepwalk In Rome", each track unfolds like a chapter in a bittersweet love letter to memory and loss.

The album's title, which translates to "post-war," sets the tone for a collection of songs that explore themes of rebuilding, healing, and finding hope in the aftermath of emotional devastation. Tracks like "They Were Wed By The Sea" and "Snow Of '85" showcase the band's ability to weave together ethereal vocals, shimmering guitars, and atmospheric textures into something truly transcendent. The title track "Dopoguerra" serves as the album's emotional centerpiece, while "Nightdriver" and "Because Of You, Tonight" demonstrate their mastery of dynamic shifts between whispered vulnerability and soaring crescendos.

For fans of: Diaframma, Swans, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and A Dead Forest Index

Track listing

A1. _
A2. They Were Wed By The Sea
A3. Snow Of '85
A4. Rachel
A5. Nightdriver
B1. Because Of You, Tonight
B2. Dopoguerra
B3. La Tregua
B4. Lomo
B5. Sleepwalk In Rome

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