The band recorded an unpublished demo, then the line-up changed in 2003 with the arrival of Emey (ex-Contrast, Unscarred), who replaced Franck on guitar. Subsequently they recorded a second unpublished demo and did some gigs until they split in 2005.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 A month later, based on songs written by bassist Carles Herve, the band recorded a third unpublished demo whose content sounds definitely gothic rock and deathrock, influenced by groups such as Christian Death, Bauhaus, and The Sisters of Mercy.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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Wormhole
Soror Dolorosa Lyrics
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I trust my eyes
I watched her planning
I closed my eyes
Along desires, the waves
It keeps a coat on you
The strength
Here on the blood now
Come to my hand
Here on the wild
I took your own hell
I pray again you’ll ask with all your face
But I recognize the aura that makes
Find the throttle
The target thrown
The starting fire
Find out the cold
And you’ll see everything again
I do, I want one hint again
The lyrics of Soror Dolorosa's song "Wormhole" are a mixture of mysterious imagery and emotional outpouring. The first line, "Grace appear our own," suggests a divine presence that is connected to the singer and his or her experiences. This line implies that the singer is aware of a kind of grace that is his or her own and has appeared before them.
The second line, "I trust my eyes," affirms the singer's trust in his or her own perception of reality. This line suggests that even though the singer is experiencing something that is hard to believe, he or she knows that what is seen is real. The third line, "I watched her planning," implies that the singer is observing someone who is calculating and strategizing, possibly with ulterior motives.
The second verse begins with "Here on the blood now," an image that is at once bloody, visceral, and intense. The singer seems to be calling out to someone, saying, "Come to my hand" in a way that suggests a bond, a connection, or a need for intimacy. The song concludes with the line "I do, I want one hint again," an almost pleading statement that shows the singer's desire for clarity, understanding, and direction.
Line by Line Meaning
Grace appear our own
We have found our own grace and we embrace it.
I trust my eyes
I have complete faith in what I see.
I watched her planning
I observed her making plans and strategies.
I closed my eyes
I shut my eyes to the reality that lay before me.
Along desires, the waves
Amongst our innermost desires, we find ourselves constantly cresting and falling like waves.
It keeps a coat on you
There is something protective about this feeling, like a warm coat on a chilly day.
The strength
There is great power within these emotions.
Here on the blood now
We are in the moment of intensity and passion.
Come to my hand
Let me guide you through this experience.
Here on the wild
We are in the midst of chaotic, uncontrollable emotions.
I took your own hell
I took on your pain and suffering as my own.
I pray again you’ll ask with all your face
I hope that you will come to me with complete sincerity and transparency.
But I recognize the aura that makes
I can sense the energy that surrounds you and influences your actions.
Find the throttle
Search for the source of these overwhelming feelings.
The target thrown
The intensity of these emotions was not planned, but rather it was thrust upon us.
The starting fire
This feeling is the spark that ignites a fire within us.
Find out the cold
Discover the source of the bitterness or pain that may have caused these emotions to emerge.
And you’ll see everything again
If we can understand this experience, we will see everything in a new light.
I do, I want one hint again
I want to experience this intensity again and learn more about myself in the process.
Contributed by Julian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.