To Discover: Lovelorn Dolls

Embracing the Darkness: The Explosive Return of LOVELORN DOLLS

LOVELORN DOLLS - A Heart Cries

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So, have you heard about Belgium’s goth metal pop sensation, LOVELORN DOLLS? After a five-year hiatus, the band has made a massive comeback, and honestly, it’s about time! During their break, lead singer Kristell reinvented herself as the photographer and visual artist Kristell In Wonderland, showcasing her mesmerizing work all over Europe. This creative pause seems to have fueled an epic resurgence for LOVELORN DOLLS!

Now, get this—their fourth album, “Deadtime Stories”, dropped on May 24, 2024, and wow, just wow! They’ve really embraced a spooky-cute vibe, crafting a soundscape that’s drenched in Tim Burton-esque eeriness. Imagine guitar riffs that make your heart race, catchy dark melodies that stick in your head like a haunting echo, playful yet sinister synths, and those industrial beats that just hit different—it’s a wild ride! Kristell’s distinctive voice ties it all together, bold and unapologetic.

Let’s dive into that title, shall we? “Deadtime Stories”—what a cheeky twist! It plays on innocent children’s rhymes, all while dripping with dark wit. Each track delves into life’s heavier themes: death, loss, the haunting allure of fame, and the bittersweet taste of broken dreams. And the cover art? Oh man, it’s perfect! Just picture a lonely girl lost in a foggy graveyard, absorbed in a book—hauntingly beautiful, if you ask me!

Produced by Maxx Maryan, who’s collaborated with heavyweights like HELALYN FLOWERS, this album is packed with surprises. Check this out: the legendary DERO GOI, ex-singer of OOMPH!, makes a guest appearance on the duet “Dancing at Your Funeral”. The energy there? Off the charts! And don’t miss VVITCHBOY, an American Gothic rapper, whose feature on “Death & Glory” adds an enchanting, energetic twist.

Honestly, if you're into THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE, JACK OFF JILL, or THEATRE OF TRAGEDY, you’re gonna be all over this album! LOVELORN DOLLS offers a captivating experience that promises to take you on a wild and powerful musical journey. It’s like a gothic fairy tale come to life!

So, here’s the deal: LOVELORN DOLLS are back and bolder than ever! Grab your headphones, turn down the lights, and let “Deadtime Stories” sweep you off your feet. You won’t regret it!