Komas Totem – To The Dark Side My Shadows Feather

Before we begin our review, it is essential to note that Komas Totem is the brainchild of Charlotte, the artist behind the dark alternative rock band Melt.

As soon as the listener presses the play button, the opening piece, I Breath I’m Drownes, greets the listener with raw and catchy punk/post-pock instrumentation and a vocal introduction that pulls the listener into the music.

The listener continues their journey with the second piece, Sorrow, and the remaining ten pieces, where the music takes the listener on a blackness journey about “One foot in life and the other in death, the vampire Koma’s Totem leads us into her emotional whirlwinds where love, jealousy, revenge, loneliness, nature, etc. are blended.”

As soon as the listener presses the play button, the opening piece, I Breath I’m Drownes, greets the listener with raw and catchy punk/post-pock instrumentation and a vocal introduction that pulls the listener into the music.
The listener continues their journey with the second piece, Sorrow, and the remaining ten pieces, where the music takes the listener on a blackness journey about “One foot in life and the other in death, the vampire Koma’s Totem leads us into her emotional whirlwinds where love, jealousy, revenge, loneliness, nature, etc. are blended.”

Komas Totem music is an immersive experience that takes you on a journey into the depths of darkness. The sound is reminiscent of Melt, with a cold and eerie atmosphere that sets the tone for what is coming. However, the music is not just a carbon copy of its predecessor. It has a raw punk edge that adds an element of grit and dirt to the mix. The sound is a fusion of grunge, gothic rock, post-punk, and alternative rock, with a slow or mid-tempo approach that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The music is draped in the darkness of depression and gloom, making it a hauntingly beautiful experience that sticks with you long after the last note has faded.

Komas Totem production displays a unique blend of bitter tones and a contemporary approach to quality. However, the devilmanship that goes into creating the music is solely the devilmanship of Charotte, also known as Cha, who oversees all aspects of songwriting skills are dreamlike. Her guitar compositions are a testament to her artistic fruit of art, and her singing is truly a standout feature of Komas Totem production.

Jux’s bass riffs are the perfect counterpoint to the guitar work, filling the music void with his expertly crafted bass lines. Meanwhile, Olivier’s drum work comprises straightforward beats, fills, strikes and additional audio sound fx, which combine to create the perfect rhythm section for the music. Together, these talented musicians produce a genuinely unique and exciting sound.
If you are a fan of post-punk and goth rock music and love the dark and emotional sounds of Joy Division and Siouxsie and the Banshees, you will not want to miss this.

The album comes to an end with the last song, My Flame Wakes Up into the Ashes/Sour Rose Syrup. We want to give a shoutout to Komas Totem for letting us review her album, To the Dark Side, My Shadow’s Feather. Now, we’re going to wrap it up by talking about the final three sins and concluding the review.