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Via Nocturna presents its first own release called: Serpentoria - "Withering Hopes". The music on the CD is a 45 minute collection of cold sound passages drawing the listeners into a dark land with their hypnotizing melancholy. The artist used mainly keyboards and some additional drums, as well as occassional sentimental bells.
Although music generated by Serpentoria might be tiring, as it's based on just one instrument, it may be interesting enough for you to sit back and relax, depending on your mood.
Some themes just end too fast. The tracks made me feel as if there was some culmination to come, something more attractive and memorable, but nothing like that actually happened. It's really a pity, as the record leaves us craving for something more.
The whole album is monotonous, leading us into a melancholical, brooding mood, thanks to the abovementioned methods. For the fans of the genre it's a must-listen, for those looking for new experiences - not really.
Tracklist:
1. Intraluminal
2. Withering Hopes
3. Enochian Lamentations
4. Wallachia
5. Intermezzo
6. Vatican Cellars
7. Innocence Fatigued
8. Oneirology
9. Sorrowful Morning
