Rukkanor - Deora

2007-01-10 / Dobermann / Reads: 8086

Already knowing the achievements of the Polish project Rukkanor, I was delighted to sit down and enjoy their latest release, totally sure that I am going to experience another perfect album full of heavy, industrial atmosphere. Was I surprised or what? And I mean suprised in a very positive way,...

Rue Oberkampf - Soror Aeterna

2024-09-25 / khocico / Reads: 889

Rue Oberkampf have once again delivered an astonishing dive into the depths of dark, enigmatic, and fiercely vibrant electronic soundscapes. The Munich-based trio, known for their minimalist yet emotionally charged music, continue to carve their distinct path with their latest releases, including the recent "I Won't Surrender," which debuted on...

Rue Oberkampf - Allein

2024-10-21 / khocico / Reads: 688

Rue Oberkampf’s music pulses with the raw, existential energy of the underground—each note a meditation on the tensions between the tangible and the ethereal, the urban and the intimate. Julia de Jouy’s voice acts as a guide through this duality, blending grit with a haunting vulnerability. In their latest release,...

RU.ARE - RU.ARE

2014-10-02 / Edge / Reads: 2781

Three years ago I was listening to this album soon after their debut. Now I have the pleasure of reviewing it for AlterNation. After those three years the record still enjoys my liking, and it is pretty rare for debuting bands, especially with my wavering tastes. RU.ARE is a continuation...

Rrupt - Traverser

2010-07-20 / Scather / Reads: 2323

My friend, who was once occupied with fishing in exotic waters, told me one day that you need to catch a few dozens of mussels to find one pearl inside them. "It’s exactly the same as in music" – I replied clinking glasses of tea with him:-) - "you must...

Rotersand - Welcome to Goodbye

2005-10-10 / Selene / Reads: 11356

I believe that after the previous CD “Truth Is Fanatic” (2003) no one expected that Rotersand's music will evolve so much. Although I'd had to wait for the release for two years I wasn't disappointed in the end; I'd even say that I was positively surprised. The essence of „Welcome...