CD : FOREIGN

Our selected releases from original artists and labels worldwide. The list has 4 main stylistic
sections of original CDs, + one more section includes licenced releases.
New additions are outlined in red. Temporary unavailable and recently sold out items - faded to grey.
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Neofolk : Ethereal : Ethno : Neo-classical

ARTEMIS "Asphodel" CD Ekishnugal Records 25Lt/€12
Melancholic and romantic neo-classical art, lush orchestrations painted with ethereal vocals by Louisa John Krol. Australian musicians present 10 compositions that charm with hounting poetry, medieval melodies, charismatic symphonies reflecting beauty of sadness and emptiness. Beauteous grey artwork fits the music. www mp3
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ATARAXIA "Kremasta Nera" digipack CD Shadowplay
 28Lt/€11
After visiting the Parisian cabarets, Ataraxia return to Greek shores to rediscover ancient rituals and traditions. A mix of acoustic sounds, strings, electronic and eastern percussions and a deep evocative singing become the door to enter the purple reign of the Goddess. The great voyage by 14 dreamy songs... ::: mp3 / mp3
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ATARAXIA "Sous le Blanc Rosier" 2CD Shadowplay
 45Lt/€18
A double best of album of legendary Italian neo-folk darkwave ethereal artists Ataraxia, released by Shadowplay. The representative album provides a comprehensive overview of group's career, and also includes 2 exclusive tracks, plus a couple of unreleased versions of older songs. Slipcase 2CD, 22 compositions. ::: myspace
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BARCO DO VINHO (Allerseelen/Sangre Cavallum) digipack CD Ahnstern 30Lt/€11
This is a split release of the Austrian avantgarde folk artist Allerseelen and the Portuguese traditional neoclassical outfit Sangre Cavallum of whom each has delivered 4 songs. Barco do Vinho is an ode to wine, to the intoxication of wine and to one of Europe’s most characteristic wine area’s: Gallaecia. Album comes in a deluxe 6 side digipack ::: mp3 / mp3
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CHANGES / ALLERSEELEN "Men among the ruins" digisleeve CD Ewers Tonkust 30Lt/€12
The brandnew split release from Allerseelen and world famous neo-folkers Changes. The Allerseelen track "Tropfen schöner Zeit" is based of a tale from Yukio Mishima. A few tracks from him include Russian singing from Drynwhyl, a member of Svarrogh and Katatonia. The Changes tracks are brilliant oldschool folk, as we love them. 6 great songs.
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CHIRLEISON "A Whisper" digipack CD Fossil Dungeon
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An Italian trio performing beautiful and romantic neo-folk music. Hailing from the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, Chirleison represent the spirit of ancient Italy while introducing a rich ethereal sound captured by the heavenly voice of Alessia, the atmospheric keyboards of Mara and a lush backdrop of melancholic acoustic guitars by Daniele. www mp3

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FLËUR "Dva oblaka" digifile CD (EP) ЯОК music 20Lt/€8
Extended play album with 4 new songs, a prelude of the forthcoming fifth long-play record of the famous Ukrainian group. The flowing bright melancholy, heavenly voices and calm though passionate harmonies... Artful and great. EP presents two studio tracks and two live songs in a nice exclussive digifile. mp3 / mp3
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FLËUR "Vsio vyshlo iz-pod kontrolja" digipack CD Masterworth Production 30Lt/€11
"Everything is out of control" is the fourth Fleur album, spreading even more sensual magic. The ethereal pixies come closer to acoustic sounding, more ascetic aesthetics and sound experiments. This creates unusual gothic moods, trip-hop trance, light art-rock odes. The lyrics are full of deep sense and music is hypnotic. 14 songs, 70+ min. mp3 / mp3
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FLËUR "Syianie" digipack CD ЯОК music 28Lt/€11
The third and final album of the Fleur's trilogy. "Siyanie" (Shining) is a more rhythmed than previous two albums, the drums are emphasised and give an impetuous mood to the music. The beautiful fairy voices of Olga and Elena, singing in their native language, are stowing the music into unknown heights. 15 songs. Ukrainian edition. mp3 / mp3
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FLËUR "Volshebstvo (Magic)" digipack CD ЯОК music 28Lt/€11
Hailing from Odessa in Ukraine, Flëur is somewhere between neofolk, neoclassical, and Russian ethereal pop. Their second album is full of contrasts and emotions, springing with femininity and sensuality. Vocals and piano accompanied by flute, cello, double-bass, guitars and digeridoo. 13 songs will take you to the depths of melancholy. Ukrainian edition. mp3 / mp3
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FLËUR "Prikosnovenie" digipack CD ЯОК music 28Lt/€11
A debut album by now famous Ukrainian group, charming with ethereal, melancholic pop music. Two singing fairies are highly talented while they offer us their Slavonic sensibility, a refined lyricism and taste for beautiful melodies. The instrumentation blends piano, cello, bass, drums, acoustic guitar and flute for 13 dreamy songs. Ukrainian edition. mp3 / mp3
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HARMONY GARDEN "Wounded" CD Aflame Records / Triton - last copies 25Lt/€10
Interesting neofolk creation from Finland. The project of Mato Dokovac and Janoz Loki features distinctive vocals, nice acoustic guitars, drums and piano with a certain traditional sensibility. Melancholic and well arranged compositions explore emotional themes of war, women and mysticism. It also includes a cover of Pink Floyd. 10 songs.
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INFLUENCE compilation CD Shadowplay 25Lt/€10
The solid sampler includes the most interesting representatives of ethereal and darkwave genres on the modern scene. Among them are: Ataraxia, Chirleison, Corde Oblique, Daemonia Nymphe, Dandelion Wine, Donis, Endraum, Ethodius, Jack or Jive, Lacklustre Mirror, Moon Far Away, The Moon & the Night Spirit, Seventh Harmonic, Tempus Fugit. 14 songs, nicely designed.
 

KUTNA HORA "Obsession, Faith, Perseverance" digipack CD Ars Musica Diffundére 30Lt/€12
Melodic dark folk at its best, enriched with a dense atmosphere and the melancholy of the singer's voice. The emotional and martial opus proves Argentinian band Kutna Hora to be one of the most gifted and talented artists in the genre. The second album with improved sound and some new and interesting elements. 13 songs in a nice black digipack. mp3 / mp3
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MOON FAR AWAY vs. SIX DEAD BULGARIANS "Matitsa" digipack CD Shadowplay
 45Lt/€18
This release shows MFA experimenting with their Arkhangelsk comrades SIX DEAD BULGARIANS - a cult industrial project in Russia, playing weird electronic. A remix of "Belovodie" album, with sampler rarities and 2 special folk songs, taking MFA music to danceable synth/idm lounge. 10 tracks, imprinted digipack, ltd. 500 copies (+pin). mp3 / mp3
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MOON FAR AWAY "Lado World / Anti-Lado World" 2CD Shadowplay
45Lt/€18
A remastered 2CD re-release of "Lado World" - a debut MFA album. Esoteric, ethereal, ritual masterpiece - the beginning of Russian dark scene. 12 songs close to Dead Can Dance atmosphere. The bonus disc includes MFA songs performed by 17 international artists - Ritual Front, Hybryds, Dreams In Exile, Caprice, Theodor Bastard, Necro Stellar, etc. ::: www mp3
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MOON FAR AWAY "Belovodie" CD Shadowplay
 30Lt/€12
The third band's official full-lenght takes us to the Russian Northern Whitewaterland, still shining with great ritual folklore traditions. This is impressive, sensual, dreamlike journey again... The Russian release, different from Prikosnovenie, includes a bonus track. 52 min., tine designs. ::: www mp3
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MOON FAR AWAY "Sator" CD Brudenia ::: temporary out of stock
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Probably the best esoteric darkwave group that comes from Russia, founded in Arkhangelsk. Mystical, harmonious ethno-cosmic ambiences and ritual rhythms accompanied by folk instruments and beautiful female vocals. 10 songs. ::: www mp3
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NEST "Woodsmoke" CD Corvus Records - last copies
 25Lt/€12
Fervent to his passion toward music A. Tolonen (a person behind NEST) deliver his Arctic melancholic visions from Suomi land. What makes his music unique is the sound of the strings of his kantele (kanklės). Captivating and calm, this magic creation enchants with 9 deligthful soundscapes reminding the old, long forgotten myths and legends. ::: mp3
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O PARADIS "Serpiente de Luna, Serpiente de Sol" digipack CD Aorta ::: temporary out of stock ---
Magic folk and love songs from Catalonia, a marvellous neo-cabaret manifestation from Demian, whose mournfull and nostalgic vocals sweetly enchant with every graceful song. Vocal harmonies, touching orchestration, minimal percussion utilising a myriad of devices - all combine to create a miraculous release. Its sentimental, sincere, and goes straight to the heart.
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OLYA & MONSTR "Olya and the Monster" digipack CD Cardiowave 25Lt/€10
Ukrainian group with an original singer Olga Pulatova, who is actually better known from the band Fleur. Her emotional, strange and bright lyrics, sung in Russian, shows a definite talent. And the music has a delicate electronic touch, also a dreamy neo-classical feeling. From transparent tenderness to complete relaxation, from despair to quiet joy. 13 songs. mp3
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ORCHIS "Trait" CD Brudenia
 25Lt/€12
The special release dedicated to celebrate 10 years of the band. Material from the group's three albums to date as well as songs from compilations and an unreleased track from "Gloria Melancholia". Neofolk tunes merge in gothic atmosphere, plus touch of industrial games.
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SANGRE CAVALLUM "Patria Granitica" digipack CD Ahnstern ::: temporary out of stock ---
Granite Fatherland - is the long awaited album from the northern Portuguese group representing esoteric pagan traditions. It contains 10 powerful songs of heroic traditional music and beautiful folk-ballads. The artists perfectly play a large variety of early traditional instruments, blended with electrical sounds and mesmerizing psychedelic arrangements. mp3 / mp3
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SLEEPING PICTURES "Nether Edge" CD Fluttering Dragon
 25Lt/€12
Pure neofolk from the London scene - a project of vocalist Marc Blackie and guitarist Gary Parsonstop with famous Tony Wakeford of Sol Invictus on bass. This album is for the fans of Sol Invictus, DIJ, Current 93 and sensible bands alike. A top class artwork features pictures by the Croatian artist Maja Dzaja.
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STURMPERCHT "Geister im Waldgebirg" digipack CD Percht/Steinklang ::: temporary out of stock ---
A journey through the deepest Austrian and South Bavarian forests and mountains with all their myths and legends, old pagan rites and cults. The Alpin-folk project presents powerful martial hymns, fragile folk-ballads and weird songs about strange folks and creepy animals. Featuring Werkraum, Allerseelen, Sangre Cavallum and Waldteufel members. 70+ min. mp3 / mp3
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TEAR GARDEN, The "Dlia teh kto progulialsia by s bogami" CD Brudenia 
 25Lt/€12
The outstanding project of cEvin Key (Skinny Puppy) and Ka-Spel (Legendary Pink Dots) that leads to ethereal electronic melancholy and psychodelia. A special Russian “the best of” kind release including rare tracks, limited to 2000 copies. 10 songs.
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THE SOIL BLEEDS BLACK "Mirror of the Middle Ages" ecopack CD Fossil Dungeon
25Lt/€12

The sixth full length album from this well known Vinland's group presents a combination of contemporary and traditional pieces representing the Middle Ages. Famous for composing ethereal and triumphant medieval atmospheres, The Soil Bleeds Black on this album do their best - their most medieval work to-date. www mp3

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THE SOIL BLEEDS BLACK "Quintessence" ecopack CD World Serpent
25Lt/€12

This fifth full-length and five-tracked album from the Riddick brothers and Eugenia Houston prominently features a folk-guitar imparting a more neofolk sound and correspondingly a rather less mediaeval one. This follows the earlier evolution from electronic to acoustic neo-mediaeval. CD contains five songs, each based on the alchemical elements of earthe, air, fyre, water, and quintessence. www mp3

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TROUM "Symballein" digisleeve CD Small Voices
35Lt/€14
A collection of very rare material, from the very beginning (1997 - 1999). In "Symballein" dreams are obscure and indecipherable, in one word nightmares, the music is archaic and droney, with multi-layered guitar drones, oneiric ambient industrial. Packaged in a elegant and luxurious embossed cardboard digi-sleeve.
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TSCHELJABINSK65 "The Demons of Iron" CDr Beverina
 25Lt/€10
Deeply dark ambient and enchanting neofolk whispers from Germania, based on the Nordic art ideas. 8 marvellous aetherial calm songs in a way of Death In June - using guitar, atmospheric layers and distant voice. Limited to 121 copies only, handnumbered.
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Gothic : Darkwave : Electro-industrial

A KISS IN THE REPTILE HOUSE compilation CD Shadowplay 25Lt/€10
Nice Gothic Rock sampler from Shadowplay - with Siela, The Way of All Flesh, The House of Usher, Pink Turns Blue, Doppelganger, Funhouse, Two Witches, Redemption, etc - 17 bands total. This compilation consists of bands from various periods of Gothic Rock, but all of them were successful in unusual understanding of imperishable things!
  

ACT NOIR "Automatisme Psychique" CD My Kingdom Music 25Lt/€10
Very promising and original bew band in Italian dark rock scene. A debut album comes as an ideal point of union between Depeche Mode, Massive Attack and the dark mood of bands like Monumentum or Canaan. It is an obscure trip throughout the meanders of the human dark side for what the same band defines a true psych dark rock journey. 11 tracks. ::: www mp3
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AIBOFORCEN "Kafarnaum" CD Shadowplay
 28Lt/€11
The 4th Belgian artists' album offers a complex mixture of eclectic electronic - from harsh ebm to crunching power industrial through dark trip hop with a certain future pop touch and their trademark combination of harsh male growls and sensual female vocals. Extremely rich in diversity, great surrealistic album. Shadowplay licenced release. 16 tracks. ::: myspace
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ANDROMEDA COMPLEX "Last Traces of Forsaken Worships" CD Energeia 25Lt/€12
Interesting release by this Italian project including S&M ambientations, dark electronic soundsculptures and apocalyptic folk melodies. A sublime longing music close to neo-classical atmosphere. 13 beautiful tracks related to Kirlian Kamera. -

ANGEL CHILD IV various artists CD M&A MusicArt 20Lt/€10

New premier Swedish gothic label's compilation featuring various international bands like Dark Side Cowboys, Funhouse, Dawn of Oblivion, Star Industry, Saints in Hell, Killing Miranda, The Misled, Spares, God's Bow, Burning Gates and others - 14 bands and tracks in total. Nice modern overview with several catchy hits - a black suprise for the new millenium...

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ANGEL CHILD III various artists CD M&A MusicArt 20Lt/€10

The Swedish premier gothic/alternative label's sampler, featuring 14 artists - The Last Dance, Funhouse, The Merry Thoughts, Pale Descent, Die Laughing, Suspiria, Children on Stun, Medicine Rain, The Saints of Eden, Sensorium, Never Mind, The House of Usher, Dawn of Oblivion and Tenebre. Rich, dark, emotive and energetic CD representing the goth scene of the 90s.

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ANTISISTERS "Unz!" CD Shadowplay 25Lt/€10
Unsere Neue Zeitung (Our new time) - thats the formula for new dance electro-industrial hitmakers, a Russian band bursting with rought attitude and creativity. Living, mad, groovy and sexy - this dark album is dedicated to move bodies and minds. 10 tracks, 50 min., wrapper. ::: mp3
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ASK EMBLA "Questions Asked" CD Fluttering Dragon 25Lt/€10
Dark haunted music. The debut release by this promissing Norwegian project, who bring together beautiful and mournful vocals with genuine gothrock atmosphere and a pinch of industrial. Features former members of Shelly's Raven, and should appeal to fans of Aenima.
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ATTRITION "Esoteria" special CD Brudenia - last copies 25Lt/€12
A compilation of band's ambient and classical rarities dating back to 1982, plus exclusive mixes. Shipped in a really extra special handcrafted package - each one slightly different - and limited to 1000 copies. -

BUTTERFLY MESSIAH "Eternal" digipack CD Fossil Dungeon ---

The anticipated sophomore album from US artists Butterfly Messiah, "Eternal," evidences the bands' growth into a more mature outfit composing captivating and memorable songs by mesmerizing elegant synthpop-dance and heavenly voices with elements of wave, neo-classical / medieval, trip hop, electro ebm, and ambient themes. A magical 12 track album in a lavish black and white multi-panel digipak with silver ink and an exstensive booklet. www mp3

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COLD DESIGN "Calendar Of Frozen Dates" CD Shadowplay
 25Lt/€10
A debut album of the new Russian electro-goth hope - Voronezh band Cold Design. The band spent almost two years to create the debut album, offering dancefloor tracks and lyrical songs that are devoted to the eternal topics - love and parting, mystery of life and death. If you're fan of Terminal Choice or Clan Of Xymox, this album is for You. 9 tracks. ::: myspace
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COLORS OF BLACK vol.2 compilation 2CD Shadowplay
 36Lt/€15
The second compilation is an attempt to define what the true independent Russian dark scene is like, how diverse and original it is. Underground "diaries" cover wide spectre of dark styles. This music is being made with a higher intelligence, and therefore, artistic, level than most of today scenes. A double CD album with 34 great tracks and many nice discoveries. ::: contents
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COLORS OF BLACK vol.1 compilation 2CD Shadowplay
 36Lt/€15
The first Shadowplay release, the start of the mission. It presents the best Russian artists in different genres - classical gothic-rock, electro-goth, dark wave, ethereal, industrial ambient and apocalyptic folk. Here You found 34 artists with such names as Romowe Rikoito, Moon Far Away, Neutral, Stillife, Dvar, Cyclotitmia, Caprice, Virtual Server… ::: contents
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CROWHEAD "Frozen" digipack CD My Kingdom Music - last copies 25Lt/€10
A fantastic dark creation of now famous Norwegian band, fusing gothic guitar heaviness with deeply touching darkwave atmosphere and strong clear vocals of Jo-Inge Slangsvold. Flowing rivers of seducing melodies and solid beats. Deluxe digipack CD includes 10 tracks and a remix + 12 page booklet. -

DARK SIDE COWBOYS "The Apocryphal" CD M&A MusicArt 20Lt/€10

The debut album of upbeat gothic rock band from the very North of Sweden. After CD-debut EP "Pure Hearts" in 1995, they go on the edge of new wave with their dark atmospheric rock. The full-length album "The Apocryphal" comes with layers of sound, arranged as to give the listeners the feeling of being part of a movie. mp3 / www

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DAWN DESIREE' "Dancing, Dreaming, Longing..." digipack CD Fossil Dungeon 30Lt/€13

The second solo release of vocal-piano artist Dawn Desiree'. "Dancing, Dreaming, Longing..." is an exhibition of Dawn's angelic soprano voice accompanied by a myriad of ethereal piano compositions, electro-pop, darkwave, and ethnic influences that paint a rich cascade of emotional depth. Featuring members from The Soil Bleeds Black. www mp3

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DEADBABES "The Drug" MCD Futurecords 20Lt/€9
Modern new gothic wave from Finland - a delicious debut of rapidly rising stars. Impressively qualitative, sensitive and original dark pop music with mellow sounding. No distorted loud guitars... lot's of echoes and keyboard sounds instead. 4 decadent songs, in some sense related to Depeche Mode or HIM atmosphere. -

DEATHCAMP PROJECT "Laxa(c)tive" CDr 20Lt/€8
The 4-song debut from original Polish duo, playing something of a classic goth rock influenced by some elements of post punk, deathrock, dark wave and industrial sounds. Nice gothic clash with modern rhythmics, spreaded on a CDr in a DVD case. ::: www mp3
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DESPAIRATION "Music for the Night" CD My Kingdom Music 25Lt/€10
Orchestral gothic music, charged with decadent poetry and magic concept. German band offering up an innovating fourth effort, incorporating classical/acoustic guitars, keyboards, violin, cello, bassoon, flute, trumpet, didgeridoo, clean male vocals and sparse female singing. A long running album includes 18 tracks, 80 min. ::: www mp3
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DOPPELGANGER "Saturnian Rings" CD Shadowplay
 28Lt/€11
The fifth album by one of the oldest and most famous Russian gothic-rock bands. Here Doppelganger's music comes closer to the early sounding of gothic-rock and post punk. Thematic line explores interest to the role of Roman God Saturn in medieval alchemic teachings. 10 original tracks + 4 bonus remixes. ::: www_mp3
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DOPPELGANGER "Dancing" CD Shadowplay 25Lt/€10
The new album of Moscow gothic-rock band, exceeding gothic traditions of early 90th. It was written under the influence of death-rock and The Sisters Of Mercy style, adding nice male vocals, hard guitar riffs and various rhythmic sections. If you look for usual yet elegant goth rock, try this record. 11 tracks, 48 min., wrapper. www mp3
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DR. ARTHUR KRAUSE "Before and After" CD M&A MusicArt 25Lt/€10

Dr. Arthur Krause is new dark synth/rock project from Germany, which because of grim tones of their songs Dr.Krause often gets comparisons with The Sisters of Mercy fame. Project uses synthesizers, samplers, guitars, electric bass and the drummachine to create this pure enchantment to get back to the roots of old school goth. mp3 / www

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ENDRAUM "Innerlichkeit" CD Shadowplay
 25Lt/€10
The 4th ethereal album of German masters. Endraum's music creates a landscape of atmospheres and musical images. The lyrics capture a moment, describe it and make it real, almost touchable. Russian splicase edition w/ 11 original +3 bonus tracks. [All 3 Shadowplay's Endraum editions for 65Lt/€25] ::: mp3 / mp3
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ENDRAUM "In Flimmernder Nacht" CD Shadowplay
 25Lt/€10
The second band’s album, deleted for ages and released originally by Dance Macabre. Beautiful pianos are combined with a female voice giving to this album a different and sophisticated sound with all the essence that Endraum is known for. Russian splicase edition w/ 10 original +2 bonus tracks. [All 3 Shadowplay's Endraum editions for 65Lt/€25] ::: mp3 / mp3
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ENDRAUM "Zeitenlicht" CD Shadowplay
 25Lt/€10
The classics of the best German dark electronic art. The first Endraum's CD (1993) - all emotional and multi-layered, subtle, laconic and melancholic, - a story of a walk through "die mere dieser Zeit". It was the first time Endraum had to produce and compose. Russian slipcase re-release, 9 tracks. [All 3 Shadowplay's Endraum editions for 65Lt/€25] ::: mp3 / mp3
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FICTION 8 "Chaotica" CD Shadowplay
25Lt/€10
An additctive compound of gothic melancholy, flaming dance industrial and cold synthpop harmonies, filled with dark emotional male and beautiful female vocals. One of the best album by this American band, including killing hit "Let Go". Russian release, 10 album tracks + 3 special bonus. ::: www mp3
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FADING COLORS "I'm scared of..." CD Shadowplay
 30Lt/€12
Polish Fading Colour's masterpiece, breathing with dark electronic music and ethereal enchanting voice of vocalist DeCoy. An explosive mixture taken from darkwave, trance & ebm along with elements of ethno - it's great undercoat for De Coy's vocals and true gothic atmosphere. If you're looking for emotion, this is the right place. 9 tracks +bonus. ::: mp3 / mp3
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GOLDEN APES "The Geometry Of Tempest" CD Shadowplay
 28Lt/€11
The German gothic rock band known for melancholic-atmospherical songs and complex, partly surrealistic lyrics. Earcatching melodies, dark melancholic voice, powerful guitars and elegising soundscapes are definitely to spellbound any lover of in-depth intelligent dark music. 11 tracks. :::