Album Review: Cold Cave- Fate in Seven Lessons

Fate in Seven Lessons is the third studio full-length album by American synthpop darkwave band Cold Cave,  It was released on June 11, 2021. this is Cold Cave's version of Power, Corruption & Lies, and the New Order comparisons don't stop there, with the second track "Night Light" sounding very much like New Order's "Temptation" (even though that was a single released prior and did not appear on the album). the gorgeous album cover evokes Peter Saville's beautifully rendered cover from 1983. Wesley Eisold carries the weight of the vocals here, but the "other" Amy Lee still lurks about on some of the tracks. there is a 1980s nostalgic air to these songs and Eisold is clearly reaching back to his roots in celebration. if you know these sounds and where they are coming from, you'll get the intentions here.  2019 smash hit single "Promised Land" serves as the closer and it is an excellent choice to give this powerful track home on the album. The album itself is deeply romantic veiled in Biblical parallels. Each track is a resurgent goth daydream. and dark moody meaningful lyrics, Cold Cave reminds the listener that the heart is truly the essence of goth, an amazing album if you into synthpop, darkwave and new wave music, Highly recommend this record, I rate this album 10/10.