I can't detect
between the sky and the sea
everythings dark
and i'm stuck here with me
there's no god
there's no light
there's a war
in my mind
there's no god
there's no light
there's a war
in my mind
I'm waiting for something to change
hoping for highs, swimming in lows
i'm waiting for something to change
I'm at war with myself, un-tethered
waiting for something to change
hoping for highs, swimming in lows
i'm waiting for something to change
I'm at war with myself, I'm at war with myself
I can't tell
what's void and what's me
I've been down here so long
and I'm struggling to breathe
there's no sound
no sight, there's no form
I can fight
I'm waiting for something to change
hoping for highs, swimming in lows
i'm waiting for something to change
I'm at war with myself, un-tethered
waiting for something to change
hoping for highs, swimming in lows
i'm waiting for something to change
I'm at war with myself, I'm at war with myself
First full lenght album by the band, preceded by the two excellent EP's 'Fault Line' and 'Reflections'. In line with their now characteristic sound and influences, October Burns Black deliver a great collection of tracks whose spell is impossible to resist.
Classy and classic gothic rock at it's best. Dionysos Nyktelios
Cinematic-scale goth from Reflection Black with catchy melodies, dreamy synths, punchy rhythms, and a sense of timelessness. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 21, 2023
A killer re-release of a rare solo post-punk LP from 1988 by the frontman of Taste of Decay and Garden of Pleasures. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 17, 2022
I like the subtle way in which the tracks connect to the album cover, making this resting maiden the center point — calm in the midst of storm. (Just my interpretation maybe but the cover gives extra depth to the music... a softer undertone). The image reminds me of ‘Annunciation’ by Dante G. Rossetti used in ‘Adrenaline’ music video.
‘Smoke and Mirrors’ puts me at peace with big disappointments — a bittersweet musical potion.
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