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Starlit Melancholy - To Wilt Beneath the Stars - Reviewed By occultblackmetalzine ! Check it out here at this link: http://occultblackmetalzine.blogspot.com/

Starlit  Melancholy  are  a  solo  project  from  Lafayette,  Indiana  that  plays  a  very  atmospheric  form  of  post  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  self  released  2023  album  "To  Wilt  Beneath  The  Stars"  which  will b e  released  on  September  23rd.

  Tragic  sounding  keyboards  start  off  the  album  and  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast b eats  can b e  heard  which  also  gives  the  songs  more  of  a  raw  feeling  and  the  vocals a re  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams.

  The  music  also h as  its  atmospheric  moments  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  along  with  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.

  Clean  playing  can  also  be  heard  in  certain  sections  of  the  recording  along  with  the  riffs  also  adding  in  a  good  amount  of  melody.  Growls  are  also  utilized  at  times  as  well  as  most  of  the  tracks  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length,  nature  sounds  are  also  added  into  the  music  briefly  and  a  couple  of  the  tracks  are  also  instrumentals.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  existential  gloom,.  nature  and  the  depths  of  one's  own  self.

  In  my  opinion  Starlit  Melancholy  are  a  very  great  sounding  atmospheric  post  black  metal  solo  project  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Moonlit  Bloom"  "Velvet  Blood"  and  "To  Wilt  beneath  The  Stars".  8 out  of  10. occultblackmetalzine  

 Release Date: September 22, 2023 

FFO: Ghost Bath, Deafheaven, Woods of Desolation

Location: Lafayette, Indiana

Starlit Melancholy, a one-man atmospheric black metal project from Lafayette, Indiana, has released a new album titled To Wilt Beneath the Stars. Drawing inspiration from various genres, this album is a dreamy and melodic follow-up to the cosmic-themed 2021 release Astral Tears. The album features a blend of happy-sounding riffs and melancholic tones, creating a contrast that reflects the idea of deceitful happiness in musical form. To Wilt Beneath the Stars takes the listeners on a journey of existential gloom, exploring themes of nature, and delving into the depths of one's own self.

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