Cauda Pavonis

Cauda Pavonis – Wars and masquerades.
What is this? Another release by Cauda Pavonis? It seems as if these guys release albums faster than we release issues of the magazine. Still, I am, as you may know by now, very fond of the Bristol four, so that’s okay by me.

‘Wars and Masquerades’ sees the band lay down 12 tracks and, although 3 have been released on previous CDs, they have been remixed for this CD (cor, its like Rosetta Stone never left us!)
As I believe I mentioned when I reviewed their previous CD, adding 2 members to the band has certainly filled out the sound magnificently and ‘Wars and Masquerades’ is packed with some of the band’s best work to date. It just seems that every time you think that Cauda Pavonis have peaked, they have another swig of Jack Daniels and decide they can do better, and promptly do so. It is at this point in the review that I customarily pick out what I felt was the low point of the album, but I couldn’t find anything that I felt had any significant weaknesses, so there you have it.

9/10, Ghost - http://www.twfmagazine.com/

Mick Mercer says of Carnival Noir (2005)

"Four songs, with something entirely relevant to now, but with weird traces of the past, from the punky nature of Su Farr’s stentorian vocals, to keyboard traces conjuring up the faint aroma of War Of The Worlds, like we are listening to slices of an epic, and I suspect they have the talent do it too." and "...vivid lyrical images throughout this EP, and they make fantastical themes compelling." and "...vocals, which are deep and unwavering, but the musical twitches link up with the lyrical delivery to ride their simple rhythms cleverly..." and "Once again they have their method, with debauch and nightmares intermingled, and they carry it off proudly..." and "You will love this, because it’s different..." - www.mickmercer.com

ORGAN ZINE says of Carnival Noir

"dark edged medeaval battlefield goth" - Organ

review Till Dawn Do Us Part 08

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and a translation in English:

Compilation: Till Dawn Do us part 08On November 28th this newest release by Dead By Dawn was presented. This time it is a compilation that still presents Belgian groups, but also looks into foreign talent. It is a good thing that lots of Belgian prominent organisations still care for this kind of initiatives, wich shows in the (financial) support this project received by many of the Belgian organisations, including Dark Entries. However, we at Dark Entries do not let our judgement be influenced by this.

Let us start with the absolute high point, and that's not only the price ( only € 8) but also the irresistable 'Juggernaut' by the English goth-rockers Cauda Pavonis. This band is a must to get to know. The wave-pop of the Dutch Bernard Fate is also very nice and Star Industry with the classic 'nineties' is a school example of Belgian goth-rock. Rising star Psy'Aviah is on this compilation again, be it with one of their lesser tracks 'Mine (CRB remix)'. What concerns the more known bands, there is Heyaeb, alive and kicking again (after a four year break) and for those that follow the Belgian scene names like Gestalt, Hedera Helix or Swan Death should not be unheard of. Their submissions may not be the newest tracks they released, but prove there is hope for this kind of music in our country. Besides, 'Amoroso' by Gestalt remains to be a very nice track.Names like Chrysalide (France), Hynnner vs hant1s3 (France), The Goth Factory (Netherlands), Fenix (Chile !), Orlock (Belgium), 26 Tears (Belgium) and XMH (Netherlands) are still a bit obscure and unknown here, in my opinion some keep it so on purpose. Others, stubborn and with a distinctive style like Ayin Aleph (the new Queen?) or the slick yet fascinating dark pop by Hynner vs Hant1s3 and Fenix (wich, by the hybrid style and sound, is a band that could or should be on the Alfa Matrix label).

In other words: there is something for everyone on this Till Dawn Do Us Part. With this in mind, and all good intentions and the very attractive pricing (recommended selling price: only € 8) this is a product no one should be ashamed of (and believe us, here at Dark Entries we sometimes receive albums that are). Order this compilation via Myspace, or on Bimfest (20 December) where Dark Entries will have some copies to sell. Support your scene: join us at Bimfest and make sure you buy this compilation !
- Dark Entries Music Magazine