Klimt 1918 - Just In Case We'll Never Meet Again (2008)

Klimt 1918 - Just In Case We'll Never Meet Again (2008)

by adi51 ~ Monday, 15 June 2009

For those new to the band, the name itself is derived from an artist named Gustave Klimt and the year of his death. As for the new album, the official name of the album is Just In Case We'll Never Meet Again (Soundtrack for the Cassette Generation) and it is eleven tracks of alternative-influenced music that can be compared to newer Anathema and Katatonia. As with those bands, the emphasis is on lush melodies and they come in spades here. The production values are good, which allow them to shine through on the album. Vocalist Marco Soellner adds some emotion to the music, something that takes the album from merely average to a surprisingly enjoyable listen. Obviously, this music is not for everyone, especially those who have soured on Anathema and Katatonia post-2000. If nothing else, Klimt 1918 is an interesting experience, especially on Just In Case We'll Never Meet Again.

Klimt 1918, like most bands of their genre, are one of those bands that can be difficult to understand, with some profound lyrics and sound. Just listening to the albums can be a chore unto itself. With Just In Case We'll Never Meet Again, that road to understanding takes even more twists and turns. While it isn't for everyone, those who seek something different will find some reward with the new album from Klimt 1918.

Tracklist:

1. The Breathtaking Days (Via Lactea)
2. Skygazer
3. Ghost of a tape listener
4. The gradudate
5. Just an interlude in your life
6. Just in case we'll never meet again
7. Suspense music
8. Disco awayness
9. Arget
10. All summer long
11. True love is the oldest fear

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