NOEMI AURORA - Kintsugi

Review by Chris Magdalenski

Black Laced, Sanguine and Sweet: A Review of Kintsugi (Disaster Version)

Like a siren’s call across a boundless ocean of dark hymns, singer Noemi Aurora draws me in with her elegant vocals. Sweet with a breathlessly bitter edge, they weave their way into my ears — each verse casting a spell that entices me to prolong my visit to her sonic realm. 

But this lyrical enchantress is more than just a beautiful voice. With their catchy beats, pulsing baselines and sweeping synths, every track on the album would be at home as the background music to a night out at the goth club. There’s a catchiness to the songwriting that’s undeniable, with songs such as “Dal Giardino Di Algos” and “The Alchemist” being two that I keep coming back to over and over again.

That said, Aurora isn’t afraid to experiment. “Yugen” is atmospheric piece that utilizes many multiple layers of vocals to create a dark yet lush soundscape that is both mysterious and epic. It showcases a somewhat different side of her, one that reaches for a complexity beyond the dance floor or the lounge. Halfway through the album I was already a fan, but it was this song that sealed the deal.

At this point, I have little else to say except that Noemi Aurora is a crafter of the kind of sultry goth songs I could listen to over and over again. I highly recommend giving all her albums a listen.

For more Noemi Aurora: https://noemiaurora.bandcamp.com/