47. Lera - "Rêverie"

A highly enticing mix of ambient and doom via a debut album from a bunch of Italians. It is dark, atmospheric and rather compelling. It knits together crunching heavy cyclical riffs and fragile dreamy ambience. These two juxtapositions gel well, creating a solid ecosystem that feels both alien and familiar. It all feels rather detached, mysterious and emotive. Full of textured layers it is an album that absolutely commands repeated listening.