Romantic Death is the 4th release from the Gothic/Darkwave/Electro act, Third Realm.
Brain child of Nathan Reiner, Third Realm combines a lot of the vocal aesthetics of Gothic Rock and Dark Wave with the dance floor appeal and aggression of electro-industrial music.
The album, kicks off with Kiss of the Scorpion which has a very haunting Diary of Dreams feel to it. Rather slow and dirge-like but with a nice beat you can sway along with on the dance floor. The next song Burnt Offerings takes the mood up a notch with a rather bouncy beat, while the programming and vocals maintain the haunting Gothic mood of the opening track. On the third track, Bullet Proof Soul, the synthesizers and emotional tone raise to match that of the beat in the previous track.
That's an enjoyable aspect of this album. There is a flow that runs through it. It's not industrial beats and echoing vocals one moment, and then a slow sad instrumental waltz the next. Each song takes the listener through the emotional ups and downs that Reiner conveys rather smoothly. This reviewer was concerned that the album would become rather monotonous after the first 5 tracks. There is a distinct lack of good Darkwave in the current “Dark Alternative” music community, and while Third Realm is representing that sub-genre well, 60 minutes of the same rhythms, synths and droning vocals can get tiring.
Thankfully Reiner demonstrates just how diverse his talents and influences are. Beyond Temptation has distorted vocals and a rather aggressive Leather-strip feel to it. On September's Ashes the synthesizers and drums take on a happier synthpop sound, and This Mortal Coil is an awesome tribute to the sound embodied by the shoegazer/gothic super group of the same name. All of these influences and styles are represented without compromising the flow of the album.
Romantic Death is perfect for the clubs or a quiet night at home. It maintains the traditional sounds of Gothic Darkwave that also isn't scared to explore all of its influences effectively. Fans of Sisters of Mercy, Diary of Dreams, and Suspiria will definitely want to check out Third Realm if they haven't already.
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
Lyrics: Black Roses For My Muse
that raven flew away, left all the wounds without,
a stitch of hope, just endless bleeding, the vultures circling,
to claim the broken skin, crawl to the river of dismay
black roses for my muse, it's life or death, you choose,
drain out the poison, or stab me in my broken heart,
fading, screaming, hope is wasted, left alone, my dreams were taken, why?
dead stars in cloudy skies, remorse is placed on trial,
a guilty soul, I never pleaded, black death is beckoning,
seduce the life within, burn in the fire of this shame
black roses for my muse, it's life or death, you choose,
drain out the poison, or stab me in my broken heart,
fading, screaming, hope is wasted, left alone, my dreams were taken, why?
Third Realm - Black Roses For My Muse
Album: Romantic Death
Copyright 2011 Third Realm/Nathan Reiner
a stitch of hope, just endless bleeding, the vultures circling,
to claim the broken skin, crawl to the river of dismay
black roses for my muse, it's life or death, you choose,
drain out the poison, or stab me in my broken heart,
fading, screaming, hope is wasted, left alone, my dreams were taken, why?
dead stars in cloudy skies, remorse is placed on trial,
a guilty soul, I never pleaded, black death is beckoning,
seduce the life within, burn in the fire of this shame
black roses for my muse, it's life or death, you choose,
drain out the poison, or stab me in my broken heart,
fading, screaming, hope is wasted, left alone, my dreams were taken, why?
Third Realm - Black Roses For My Muse
Album: Romantic Death
Copyright 2011 Third Realm/Nathan Reiner
Lyrics: All That Remains
red lipstick, smeared across my neck, bloody kisses, will you put me to bed?
in a hearse, with a curse, to forever be loved, but this is what our dreams were always made of
a night crawler, like a shadow in my grave, haunt me lover, I'm dying to be saved
like a morgue, so adored, this feeling is so cold, I'm waiting for this prophecy to unfold
all that remains is love now, the bitter hearts have served their purpose
black velvet covers up her skin, she tastes like poison, but it only draws me in
she is mine, I am hers, to be forever be loved, but this is what our dream were always made of
a night crawler, like a shadow in my grave, haunt me lover, I'm dying to be saved
like a morgue, so adored, this feeling is so cold, I'm waiting for this prophecy to unfold
all that remains is love now, the bitter hearts have served their purpose
I'll bleed these words, show the light to the chosen, and let the darkness guide the uncertain
Third Realm - All That Remains
Album: Romantic Death
Copyright 2011 Third Realm/Nathan Reiner
in a hearse, with a curse, to forever be loved, but this is what our dreams were always made of
a night crawler, like a shadow in my grave, haunt me lover, I'm dying to be saved
like a morgue, so adored, this feeling is so cold, I'm waiting for this prophecy to unfold
all that remains is love now, the bitter hearts have served their purpose
black velvet covers up her skin, she tastes like poison, but it only draws me in
she is mine, I am hers, to be forever be loved, but this is what our dream were always made of
a night crawler, like a shadow in my grave, haunt me lover, I'm dying to be saved
like a morgue, so adored, this feeling is so cold, I'm waiting for this prophecy to unfold
all that remains is love now, the bitter hearts have served their purpose
I'll bleed these words, show the light to the chosen, and let the darkness guide the uncertain
Third Realm - All That Remains
Album: Romantic Death
Copyright 2011 Third Realm/Nathan Reiner
Lyrics: September Ashes
a struggle for salvation, clawing at the soil
a bleeding tongue speaks riddles, hanging by the coil,
a spirit caged by madness, forced to heal the corpse,
September ashes covering the casket boards
a mind full of confusion, crawling on the graves,
seeking an undead ally, find a soul to save,
a letter sealed with sadness, never to be found,
she poisoned cupid's arrow on the hunting ground
take my hand in death tonight, stand by me,
the moon shines bright, my heart bleeds to save my bride,
feel the tears our soul has cried
a glimpse of deathly shadows entering my brain,
dissecting all my judgment, driving me insane,
creeping around the cage that holds my inner fears,
releasing every thought until the key appears
take my hand in death tonight, stand by me,
the moon shines bright, my heart bleeds to save my bride,
feel the tears our soul has cried
Copyright 2011 Third Realm/Nathan Reiner
a bleeding tongue speaks riddles, hanging by the coil,
a spirit caged by madness, forced to heal the corpse,
September ashes covering the casket boards
a mind full of confusion, crawling on the graves,
seeking an undead ally, find a soul to save,
a letter sealed with sadness, never to be found,
she poisoned cupid's arrow on the hunting ground
take my hand in death tonight, stand by me,
the moon shines bright, my heart bleeds to save my bride,
feel the tears our soul has cried
a glimpse of deathly shadows entering my brain,
dissecting all my judgment, driving me insane,
creeping around the cage that holds my inner fears,
releasing every thought until the key appears
take my hand in death tonight, stand by me,
the moon shines bright, my heart bleeds to save my bride,
feel the tears our soul has cried
Copyright 2011 Third Realm/Nathan Reiner
Lyrics: This Mortal Coil
with a bible in her hand she cries
sees the light inside of me
she seeks redemption, tonight
I would give her all that's in my heart
I'd bleed for centuries to find
true love, in her eyes
bury me with a broken wing, go back home erase my sins
and hold, me in your dream
haunting reflection, from the sky
clouds of dust, stars lost in time
the mystery unfolds, tonight
I would give her all that's in my soul
I'd walk through fire just to hold
true love, never dies
bury me with a broken wing, go back home, erase my sins
and hold, me in your dream, marry me to the nature's soil
put to rest this mortal coil, and hold, me in your dream
in the atmosphere of chosen lives
destiny becomes our prize
reach for me, tonight
I would give her all that's in my heart
I'd bleed for centuries to find
true love, in her eyes
behind the sun, a warm embrace
drifting in silence, time and space
sets a course, for our souls to meet
Third Realm - This Mortal Coil
Copyright 2011 Third Realm/Nathan Reiner
sees the light inside of me
she seeks redemption, tonight
I would give her all that's in my heart
I'd bleed for centuries to find
true love, in her eyes
bury me with a broken wing, go back home erase my sins
and hold, me in your dream
haunting reflection, from the sky
clouds of dust, stars lost in time
the mystery unfolds, tonight
I would give her all that's in my soul
I'd walk through fire just to hold
true love, never dies
bury me with a broken wing, go back home, erase my sins
and hold, me in your dream, marry me to the nature's soil
put to rest this mortal coil, and hold, me in your dream
in the atmosphere of chosen lives
destiny becomes our prize
reach for me, tonight
I would give her all that's in my heart
I'd bleed for centuries to find
true love, in her eyes
behind the sun, a warm embrace
drifting in silence, time and space
sets a course, for our souls to meet
Third Realm - This Mortal Coil
Copyright 2011 Third Realm/Nathan Reiner
Lyrics: Whispers of Heavenly Sorrow
reserved with chemicals, purple eyes still glazed and bright
dreams of colors fading, thoughts reduced to black and white
in the madness alley, lunatics wait for her slip
sanity is failing, saved her life but lost her grip
loving her own ego, stimulate the blackened soul
oxygen is leaving, loves to death, but hates control
drowning in her coma, threatened by the passing lights
dwelling in her magic, cursing angels out of spite
the whispers never fade away, the sorrow turns to greater pain
she tries to will herself to sleep, the death cradle is bittersweet
saves a kiss for him tonight, empty hopes to heal the fright
sheds no tears, awaits her fate, emotionless, her soul sedates
gazing at the fire, burning all her memories
reflecting true desire, now she'll wait for centuries
the shining of the moon will pierce a hole inside her mind
she can't escape from time when death is on the clock she winds
the whispers never fade away, the sorrow turns to greater pain
she tries to will herself to sleep, the death cradle is bittersweet
saves a kiss for him tonight, empty hopes to heal the fright
sheds no tears, awaits her fate, emotionless, her soul sedates
Copyright 2011 Third Realm/Nathan Reiner
dreams of colors fading, thoughts reduced to black and white
in the madness alley, lunatics wait for her slip
sanity is failing, saved her life but lost her grip
loving her own ego, stimulate the blackened soul
oxygen is leaving, loves to death, but hates control
drowning in her coma, threatened by the passing lights
dwelling in her magic, cursing angels out of spite
the whispers never fade away, the sorrow turns to greater pain
she tries to will herself to sleep, the death cradle is bittersweet
saves a kiss for him tonight, empty hopes to heal the fright
sheds no tears, awaits her fate, emotionless, her soul sedates
gazing at the fire, burning all her memories
reflecting true desire, now she'll wait for centuries
the shining of the moon will pierce a hole inside her mind
she can't escape from time when death is on the clock she winds
the whispers never fade away, the sorrow turns to greater pain
she tries to will herself to sleep, the death cradle is bittersweet
saves a kiss for him tonight, empty hopes to heal the fright
sheds no tears, awaits her fate, emotionless, her soul sedates
Copyright 2011 Third Realm/Nathan Reiner
Lyrics: Beyond Temptation
beyond temptation, the whispers of nature will guide me
the winter cries out, sheds a tear to freeze the golden sunlight
a plague is sneaking, into the hearts of bitter angels
thorns for the maker, bleed one more time to heal the lost souls
the shadow of the moon will in time reveal, a filter in between
what we think is real, calculations and a frequency beyond our minds,
and we all have a destiny which we can find, through the silence and
the void of our inner dreams, meditating without thought,
life will be redeemed, once is a dream in awakened from the grips of
hell, your soul will be free from the darkest spell
strange fascination, with the fear that holds back all the answers,
the third eye cries out, shows the vessel images of past lives,
a light is seeking, and the minds of all mankind will wake up, through a
maze of torture, we have grown to face the demons of lust
the shadow of the moon will in time reveal, a filter in between
what we think is real, calculations and a frequency beyond our minds,
and we all have a destiny which we can find, through the silence and
the void of our inner dreams, meditating without thought, life will be
redeemed, once is a dream in awakened from the grips of hell,
your soul will be free from the darkest spell
Copyright 2011 Third Realm/Nathan Reiner
the winter cries out, sheds a tear to freeze the golden sunlight
a plague is sneaking, into the hearts of bitter angels
thorns for the maker, bleed one more time to heal the lost souls
the shadow of the moon will in time reveal, a filter in between
what we think is real, calculations and a frequency beyond our minds,
and we all have a destiny which we can find, through the silence and
the void of our inner dreams, meditating without thought,
life will be redeemed, once is a dream in awakened from the grips of
hell, your soul will be free from the darkest spell
strange fascination, with the fear that holds back all the answers,
the third eye cries out, shows the vessel images of past lives,
a light is seeking, and the minds of all mankind will wake up, through a
maze of torture, we have grown to face the demons of lust
the shadow of the moon will in time reveal, a filter in between
what we think is real, calculations and a frequency beyond our minds,
and we all have a destiny which we can find, through the silence and
the void of our inner dreams, meditating without thought, life will be
redeemed, once is a dream in awakened from the grips of hell,
your soul will be free from the darkest spell
Copyright 2011 Third Realm/Nathan Reiner
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