Castratii - Eora

http://castratii.bandcamp.com/album/eora

"Classic, gloomy dream pop, informed by goth and shoegaze, with stunning soundscapes we so far haven’t come across in 2012. And though the reference points are out in the open and dutifully mentioned by everyone: David Lynch, 4AD, Zola Jesus, to name but a few, Eora never lacks uniqueness or originality. The record’s dense arrangements create an atmosphere of anxiety and longing, while motorik and industrial grooves like those on standout “Kingdom” place Castratii neatly between early 80s Manchester and some mid-western witchcraft from circa 2009." - No Fear Of Pop

"It’s rare that a band materializes out of nowhere to stun from the very start." - Beats Per Minute

"Castratii stir in new ingredients to their witch's cauldron. The songs aren't broken into sections, rather, layers are gradually added or taken away, ensuring that the overall mood is never lost. This sort of structure will see Castratii compared to all sorts of ambient artists, but the pervasive gloom makes everything a bit more confrontational than that. It doesn't work as background music; you couldn't ever relax." - The 405

"dark, twisted synth pop" - The Needle Drop

"Fans of HTRK, Zola J, Fabulous Diamonds should check." - Boomkat

"In just 35 minutes, it manages to traverse the vast terrain of its namesake, capturing both its barren and lush landscapes. An experiment in tones, the album moves seamlessly from darkness to light, from heaviness to ethereal bliss." - ALARM