Datura – Arcano Chemical

Arcano Chemical a World Of Warcraft reference or not?, either way this debut album by Datura gives you a peek into how a cult status could be waiting in the wings for this Goth/Rock/Indie band, although being associated with the goth movement can work for or against you, a niche that is very well supported, yet still a niche all the same at the moment. Could this be a corner turned for this genre or not?, Datura have a sound that takes you on a journey through a Cure/Joy Division sounds, so is it worth the journey, lets see.  The very strong opener ‘Bloody Shores’ throws you down an abyss of atmospheric vocals and deep rooted tribal drum beats, guitar that spirals around you as you fall, then with a bump you find yourself flung upwards as the contrast of beats in ‘Phantasma’ has you w...

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