| Format | LP |
|---|---|
| Artist | Rosegarden Funeral Party |
| Manufacturer | Young & Cold Records, August-Wessels Straße 18, 86154 Augsburg, info@youngandcold.de |
Limited Edition on BLACK with RED streaks Vinyl.
This is ROSEGARDEN FUNERL PARTY’s official full length debut album (2019, “Moon Sounds Records” USA)!
MARTYR is a powerful, emotionally charged debut from the band — eight tracks that surprise with their dark goth/post-punk aesthetic and 80s new wave influences. The music combines striking basslines, heavy guitars and driving rhythms with catchy melodies and atmosphere.
Particularly compelling is the voice of singer Leah Lane — expressive, vulnerable and powerful all at once, with an intensity that gets right under your skin.
Tracks such as “AMC”, “Pills” and the title track “MARTYR” showcase a wide range of emotions, from longing and pain to rebellion. The lyrics feel honest and personal; they deal with loss, toxic relationships and the inner struggle for self-worth — raw, direct and haunting.
At the same time, despite the sombre undertones, the band manages to maintain a rousing, accessible pop sound — melodic, atmospheric and highly recognisable.
The sound never feels overloaded — everything feels deliberately arranged and serves the mood and impact of the songs. You can sense that this was created with passion and honesty. Overall, MARTYR is an impressive debut that is both painful and fascinating — ideal for fans of dark, melancholic post-punk with soul.
Tracklist:
Side A:
01 Fade to Black
02 Mirror’s Image
03 AMC
04 Martyr
Side B:
01 Never coming Home
02 Pills
03 Gaslighting
04 Streetlights