UNTO OTHERS · Strength | WHITE LP

White vinyl.

Background information about 'Strength'

Unto Others deliver a mesmerizing blend of gothic rock and darkwave on their sophomore album "Strength". The Portland-based quartet crafts atmospheric soundscapes that feel both nostalgic and refreshingly modern, drawing from the shadows of 80s post-punk while injecting their own contemporary edge. Tracks like "Heroin" and "Downtown" showcase the band's ability to balance melancholic melodies with driving rhythms, creating an emotional depth that resonates long after the final note fades.

The album explores themes of resilience, loss, and human connection through Gabriel Franco's haunting vocals and the band's tight instrumental work. Songs such as "When Will God's Work Be Done" and "Hell Is for Children" demonstrate their knack for combining introspective lyrics with compelling hooks, while "Summer Lightning" and the title track "Strength" reveal a band that's not afraid to experiment with different textures and moods within their gothic framework.

For fans of: The Cure, Sisters of Mercy, Bauhaus, and Christian Death

Track listing

1. Heroin
2. Downtown
3. When will God's work be done
4. No children laughing now
5. Destiny
6. Little bird
7. Why
8. Just a matter of time
9. Hell is for children
10. Summer lightning
11. Instinct
12. Strength

Manufacturer: Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, Alter Wandrahm 14, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: warnermusic.com