Rosa Crux - RATS ET SYMBOLIQUE

Review by Stacey McDonald

RATS ET SYMBOLIQUE, the latest album by Rosa Crux, is a haunting and intense musical journey that showcases the band's unique blend of darkwave, industrial, and neoclassical influences. The album is a sonic exploration of the symbolism and mysticism surrounding rats, a theme that runs through the entirety of the record.

The opening track "Rats" sets the tone for the album with its ominous, industrial soundscapes and eerie choral vocals. From there, the album takes the listener on a journey through a variety of musical styles and moods, from the haunting neoclassical beauty of "Les Eaux Sombres" to the driving, industrial rhythms of "Le Baiser de la Mort".

Throughout the album, Rosa Crux's use of traditional instruments such as the hurdy-gurdy and the cello adds an element of old-world mysticism to the modern industrial soundscapes. The vocals, delivered in both French and Latin, are equally haunting and captivating.

Summary by Stacey McDonald

RATS ET SYMBOLIQUE is a powerful and mesmerizing album that showcases Rosa Crux's unique approach to darkwave and industrial music. Fans of the genre will find plenty to love here, while newcomers to the band will be drawn in by the album's darkly atmospheric soundscapes and haunting vocals.