Unfortunates Ritual CD
A screeching sound that leaves one with anxiety can be heard, followed by reverb-drenched tribal drumming with ethereal words being spoken through the winds. “A Machi’s Premonition” sets the tone for the Ritual about to ensue. Machi is the shaman of the Mapuche people, an indigenous group living in south-central Chile and southwestern Argentina. UNFORTUNATES create post-punk leaning towards deathrock, not that distant from what French band BLEAKNESS does so well, but with very spiritual themes. Catchy, bleak, cold and captivating, this EP puts a fresh, eerie twist on deathrock. With haunting, reverb-heavy vocals and a driving, bass-forward sound, they channel the spirit of classic goth and post-punk bands while adding a spiritual edge.