Mansion is a
mysterious release from Finland. The band name refers to the Finnsh Christian
apocalyptic Masonite cult, Kartonoism, which existed from the 1920-50s in
Finland and was led by Alma Kartano. The band is a five piece playing music
like early 80s NWOBHM but with cool female vocals. Each side of the record
plays on 45rpm and features 2 tracks. Mother’s Burden starts very slow and
peaceful but then the mood changes when the heavy guitars and like choir
keyboard kicks in. Alma has a special voice that commands your attention.
Powerful and emotional in music and lyrics. We Shall Live, the title track is
more organ driven and has a cool groove and sort of just sucks you into the
mystic vibe of this band.
Flip the record over now and Sorrowless starts with some
cool female like choir vocals with some delays as the bands slowly works it way
up and then the track kicks in. IT has a similar vibe to the untempo rock of
the first side. Somber Sermon ends the side and this is the best track as it
gets more and more intense and a bit doomy at times. Some might compare them to
Seremonia but I don’t think they have much in common besides a female vocalist.
Very cool Ep. I can’t wait to hear a full length.
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