Mindless Paradise - Faerie's Aire and Death Waltz (2022)

Usually when a band combines traditional post-rock music with electronica, I have big expectations and I'm very glad when they are confirmed by the music itself. The Ukrainian outfit Mindless Paradise is a good example here: a band I hadn't heard about before, after a series of EPs, released their debut LP and Faerie's Aire and Death Waltz is definitely a something worth checking out.

No wonder that the band presents very modern, electronica-infused take on the genre as it is led by Fatum Black, an Ukrainian producer and soundtrack composer. But the music here is not overwhelmed by either the guitar nor the electronic side; I feel like it is perfectly balanced and creates a blend that meets expectation of a broad range of fans. It is fast and loud, can be overwhelming with its heavy sounds, especially when guitars take over and create this kind of black blizzard that can be felt on the listener's shoulders.

And it's also not a surprise. The track titles show that the ongoing war had been something that influenced the music here and these vibes: the adrenaline-fueled energy, the heaviness, the darkness, but also hints of hope, definitely mirror what is currently in minds and hearts of people in Ukraine.

Faerie's Aire and Death Waltz costs 6 USD.

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Country: Ukraine

Genre: electronic post-rock

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