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Chelsea Wolfe: The Dark review
(Loma Vista)The genre-blending Californian artist casts off past toxic influences with a powerful set of tender, brooding and emotionally charged songs that wouldn’t feel out of place as festival anthems
TL;DR
- Chelsea Wolfe's new album 'The Dark' represents a shift towards a more accessible sound, influenced by sobriety and personal growth.
- The album moves away from drone and doom metal towards brooding bass, wailing guitars, and orchestral elements.
- Lyrically, the album explores themes of relationship breakdown, personal transformation, and letting go of toxic influences.
- Guest appearances include Stella Mozgawa and Justin Meldal-Johnsen on the title track, and Robin Finck on 'Death Is Not The End.'
- The album's powerful and mature collection of songs suggests a move towards a wider audience and potential festival anthem status.