LACRIMORTA - Lacrimorta
REVIEW BY MIKE TEMPLAR
Lacrimorta is the new project of US multi-instrumentalist Nikoletta Winters, who already attracted attention with her previous projects such as Virtual Intelligence. With the eponymous album “Lacrimorta,” Nikoletta wanted to push her artistic expression further, which she undoubtedly succeeded in doing.
Nikoletta shared how the inspiration for her new name came. The word “Lacrimorta” was whispered gently into Nikoletta’s ear whilst wandering around in the dark one cold winter evening in December of 2021. As to who whispered it remains up for debate. Some believe that the Prince of Darkness may have had something to do with this. Others believe that the goddess of night, Nyx, bestowed the gift of this word upon Nikoletta. The word Lacrimorta is a portmanteau of the Latin word Lacri (to ‘cry or weep) and Morta (the Roman goddess of Death, an analogue to the Greek fate Atropos).
”Lacrimorta celebrates and laments what it means to live forever. When the world you love falls away into the void of night, would you do anything to get it back? Or would you accept it and create a new world for yourself, over and over and over again?“ Nikoletta reflects.
One of the most impressive aspects of this album is that most of the longer tracks never get boring, and the song elements don't seem repetitive either - reflecting Nikoletta's genius to compose sophisticated and thoughtful songs. Furthermore, her lyrics strike like a hammer with such strong force. Those who read the texts and can perceive the vast spectrum of life, especially the darker ones, will be able to relate. The titles are very expressive, multi-faceted and some parts even engage the listener to dance.
Nikoletta Winters plays both melody and harmony guitars, bass guitar, drums, pipe organ, vocals and even viola on this album to be played at maximum volume. Lacrimorta marks a new beginning for Ms. Winters' musical artistry, pushing the boundaries of what she originally thought possible to a new level.
The sound of Lacrimorta is something for fans of Michiru Yamane (of Castlevania fame), Malice Mizer, Sisters of Mercy, The Birthday Massacre, Cradle of Filth, H.I.M. and could be decribed as a fusion of darkwave, gothic-metal with synthesizer sounds including a shimmer of hope.
Lacrimorta is a well-rounded and versatile work that never gets boring.
For more Lacrimorta, visit lacrimorta.com.
Check out the video podcast interview of Lacrimorta below.
