The band recorded an unpublished demo, then the line-up changed in 2003 with the arrival of Emey (ex-Contrast, Unscarred), who replaced Franck on guitar. Subsequently they recorded a second unpublished demo and did some gigs until they split in 2005.
In August 2007 they reformed with the present line up. A month later, based on songs written by bassist Carles Herve, the band recorded a third unpublished demo whose content sounds definitely gothic rock and deathrock, influenced by groups such as Christian Death, Bauhaus, and The Sisters of Mercy.
From that time, Soror Dolorosa's style became more personal and they found an own identity as a band. The songs were now written by the four members together, though still mostly based on the bass guitar. They took on a Cold Wave colouring, more in line with bands such as The Cure or Human League, but also with hints of 70's rock like Deep Purple or Black Sabbath and retaining the Sisters of Mercy-like Gothic Rock influence.
Soror Dolorosa made their first record appearance with "American Chronicle" in March 2008, on the free compilation "Poisoned Dead Frogs" (Manic Depression): http://www.manicdepressionrecords.com/frogs.php
When the third demo was out on myspace, the group was contacted to release an EP through the British label Todestrieb Records. This 6 track EP, entitled "Severance", wasn't released until August 2009 due to production delays and is being distributed through underground ways, while the band promoted it with successful live performances all over France.
Some time in 2009, through the help of Neige (Amesoeurs, Alcest), the band came in contact with Northern Silence Productions, who offered to release their upcoming albums on their newly founded sublabel Beneath Grey Skies, and subsequently produced the debut full length "Blind Scenes", recorded in August 2010 at Drudenhaus Studio.
To use the band's own words: "The album is quite cold, with misty blue moods. 'Blind Scenes' would rather be perceived as scenes unseen, that is to say, out of time and out of the real world. As a state of grace overshadowed by the inevitability of everyday life. The lyrics are heartfelt and talk about regrets, coldness, alcohol abuse, as well as forfeiture, but mostly nostalgia, hence the blue color of the music."
That's also why they chose "Drudenhaus Studio" (CNK, Alcest, Les Discrets, Varsovie, Necroblaspheme), recommended by Neige, who described it as an ideal place to record their music. On the one hand because the studio is analog, and on the other hand because it is located in Brittany's countryside, isolated from the rest of the world, with compulsory rain in August. It was produced by Benoit Roux "Mr. Xort" (ex Anorexia Nervosa), who recorded additional keyboards.
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Hologram
Soror Dolorosa Lyrics
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On a quick drive
And you got brave
Drink all the wine
I’m looking crisp
No escape
This song is beneath your soul
To feel your love close
And pat lightly upon me
Supporter for those things
So funny, lost in your own words
And you’re still fucking
With that, enough one war
You’re always on the floor
Specials and feelings
An inch I can go now
To suffer in sorrow
Late and in the tardy
All for our cause
The lyrics of Soror Dolorosa's song "Hologram" seem to describe a state of being lost and struggling to find meaning or connection. The opening lines, "Follow terms of wise, on a quick drive, and you got brave, drink all the wine," suggest a reckless or impulsive attitude towards life, perhaps as a means of escape or distraction. The repetition of the phrase "no escape" reinforces this idea of feeling trapped or overwhelmed by circumstances.
The following lines convey a sense of resignation, with the singer encouraging themselves to "let go of trying / to feel your love close" and instead seek solace in the physical presence of another person. The phrase "supporter for those things" suggests a desire for someone to understand and share in their struggles, even if it is ultimately futile. The line "and you're still fucking / with that, enough one war" is somewhat enigmatic, but could be interpreted as a critique of society's fixation on conflict and violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Follow terms of wise
Listen to the advice of the wise
On a quick drive
During a fast-paced journey
And you got brave
You feel daring and fearless
Drink all the wine
Consuming all the alcohol
I’m looking crisp
I appear clean and sharp
No escape
There is no way out
This song is beneath your soul
This music does not resonate with you
Let go of trying
Stop attempting
To feel your love close
To sense intimacy
And pat lightly upon me
To provide gentle support for me
Supporter for those things
A promoter of certain ideals
So funny, lost in your own words
Amusing, caught up in your own language
And you’re still fucking
You continue to engage in sexual activity
With that, enough one war
With that act, enough conflict
You’re always on the floor
You are frequently grounded
Specials and feelings
Particular and emotional experiences
An inch I can go now
I am barely advancing
To suffer in sorrow
To endure misery and grief
Late and in the tardy
Delayed and behind schedule
All for our cause
All for our purpose or reason
Contributed by Jonathan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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