Search - Death in June :: Rose Clouds of Holocaust

An angel fat at satan's feast

Shawn Christopher Ward | spring, tx United States | 07/11/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"this album, along with "..symbols shatter" are Douglas P.'s contributions to the first half of the 1990's. The two are often referred to as sister albums because of their sparse apocalyptic-acoustic treatments with horn embelishments. Current 93 fans will appreciate the last ever vocal contributions on a DIJ work from David Tibet on "jerusalem the black" and "lifebooks." One could argue from an instrumental standpoint that the guitars are a bit repetitive, but lyrically this album is phenomenal. "Accidental Protege" could possibly be one of the greatest songs the world will ever see. This album will scare your parents more than any marilyn manson or limp bizkit shlock album ever could. Own this and see the world with new eyes."

Mommy, what does "apocalyptic folk" mean?

Scott Sweet | Colorado Springs, CO | 01/05/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

""Rose Clouds" is a sister album to "But, What Ends When The Symbols Shatter?" and ALMOST as good. Both represent the shift from DIJ's earlier "rockier" sound to an acoustic, graveside troubador style. (It's a great CD.) Douglas Pearce lulls you along with his gentle, half-spoken vocals. As you pay attention to the lyrics, you realize this stuff isn't tranquil at all. Death in June is comparable to Legendary Pink Dots (If you haven't heard either band before, that probably didn't help a whole lot.) The horns and vibraphones give the whole album a Syd Barrett, 60's atmosphere. "Luther's Army" is an acoustic anthem, if there is such a thing. "Rose Clouds of Holocaust" was the second DIJ song I ever heard, and it's one of their best. The verse gives you the feel of the whole album: "Rose clouds of holocaust/rose clouds of flies/rose clouds of bitter/bitter, bitter lies"The tone of resignation and disbelief in God, combined with the soothing deceit of the acoustic guitar make this a gotta-have. "Rose Clouds..." and "But, What Ends..." are a good introduction to folk with all the hope sucked out, or "apocalyptic folk.""