Limited Edition of 200 copies on BLACK Vinyl
What happened to the feeling of upheaval and in the 90s, which found its musical expression in the infamous Eurodance hymns? Why do we dance and party in times of climate change, pandemic and apocalyptic feelings? Can we still talk about “partying”? Elvis de Sade asks these questions and answers them with their mixture of dark wave, industrial, pop and dance on this their debut full-length album!
Andreas Rentz, arranger and composer of Elvis de Sade, about the album: “The title ‘World for Us’ describes a world that we need to reconquer. Everyone notices that the overall mood is bad: Social injustice, climate change, the rightward shift… It’s not surprising that depressive music, escapism and an aestheticization of horror dominate. Unlike other dark wave bands, we don’t want to just sink in melancholy and disenchantment. We’re going one step forward and want to create a world for ourselves, where we feel comfortable, where we want to live.”
Elvis de Sade was formed by singer Leo Schild and Andreas Rentz in München in 2017. One year later they were joined by keyboarder Cosima Weiske and bassist Felix Hölter. At first just reinforcements for live performances, they’re now full members, a development that shows in the band’s further refined sound.
‘A World for us’ is following up on their warmly welcomed and highly praised 2020 EP “Angelus Novus”. The cover artwork, which shows industrial structures in the darkness, pierced by the bright rays of streetlights, was designed by Munich artist Stijn Jonckheere. “To me, in a way, it’s a materialistic turn from the rather spiritual seeming title of our EP ‘Angelus Novus,’” says singer Leo Schild. “It’s not just melancholy and vague hope for something else, it expresses that this world is a world for us. Not only is it molded by us and can be formed and changed by us—life in it ought to be rewarding for us.”
Released Early December 2021 by Young & Cold Records
Tracks Listing:
A1. Question in My Eyes 05:17
A2. The Heart’s approved 03:43
A3. Presence to handle 04:36
A4. ****** *** ****** 03:45
A5. World for Us 04:24
B1. Juliette 04:54
B2. Ecstasy Blues 05:27
B3. I hold the Light My Enemy 04:41
B4. Eternal Doom 05:40
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