SYLVAINE · Wistful | BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Wistful'

Sylvaine's debut full-length "Wistful" stands as a breathtaking monument to atmospheric brilliance, where Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Kathrine Shepard crafts an otherworldly sonic landscape that transcends conventional black metal boundaries. This mesmerizing journey weaves together haunting melodies, ethereal vocals, and crushing atmospheric passages that feel like witnessing the aurora borealis through tears of pure emotion. Each track unfolds like a chapter in an epic tale of melancholy and beauty, with "Delusions" opening the gates to a realm where shoegaze meets post-black metal in the most sublime way imaginable.

The album's emotional depth becomes even more profound as "Saudade" and "Like A Moth To A Flame" showcase Sylvaine's masterful ability to balance delicate, almost whispered passages with moments of overwhelming intensity. The inclusion of the bonus demo version of the title track "Wistful" offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative process, revealing the raw emotional core that drives this extraordinary work. This isn't just an album – it's a cathartic experience that speaks directly to anyone who has ever found beauty in sadness or light within darkness.

For fans of:
Alcest, Deafheaven, Agalloch, Wolves In The Throne Room, Lantlôs

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Delusions
A2. Earthbound
B1. A Ghost Trapped In Limbo
B2. Saudade

LP 2:
C1. In The Wake Of Moments Passed By
C2. Like A Moth To A Flame
D1. Wistful
D2. Wistful (bonus demo version)

Manufacturer: Sasu Soundworks Sarl, 126 Boulevard Bara, Heliopolis 2, Lot B4, 13013 Marseille, France, Contact: www.season-of-mist.com