AccoladeCountry of origin:U.S. Type of music generally:Ethereal gothic darkwave alternative pop/rock Status:Most recent release, Tria Prima (2021) See also:Accolade's Bandcamp site Comparisons:Dead Can Dance, Miranda Sex Garden Covers/own material:Own General comments:Accolade play ethereal dark wave in the vein of early Dead Can Dance. (stjarnell@yahoo.com) Recommended first album:Festivalia Recordings:
FestivaliaRelease info:2012 Availability:See Accolade's site Ecto priority:Recommended Group members:Stefanie Renée—vocals, tambourine, zills Guest artists:Sean Henry—keyboards (8) Produced by:Aaron Goldstein Comments:Accolade's debut is ethereal dark wave with some stunning lead vocals by Stefanie Renée and a slew of intriguing songs. "Blackwater" sees them play a undulating song that makes good use of Renée's operatic vocals. "Circus" is a nicely orchestrated whimsy with a light feel that they capture well. "Black Flame" sees them play a soft and sophisticated song that recalls early Dead Can Dance. It's a highly promising debut. (stjarnell@yahoo.com) LegendsRelease info:2014 (vinyl and digital only) Availability:See Accolade's Bandcamp site Ecto priority:Recommended Group members:Stefani Reneé—vocals, tambourine, recorder Guest artists:Mark Grisez—trumpet (2, 5), flugelhorn (2) Comments:The second album by Accolade is in the same vein as the first, maybe a little bit more atmospheric and with some epic-length songs. There's a medieval slant to things here, and that suits the band as well. Catharsis of Rhetorik EPRelease info:2014 Availability:See Accolade's Bandcamp site Ecto priority:Recommended Group members:Stefani Reneé—vocals, zills Produced by:Aaron Goldstein and Sean Henry Comments:Accolade is joined by Sean Henry on this ep, and it's a good fit for their dark ethereal sound. Tria PrimaRelease info:2021—Danse Macabre Records (Germany) Availability:See Accolade's Bandcamp site Ecto priority:Recommended Group members:Stefani Reneé—vocals, tambourine, zills, percussion Produced by:Accolade Comments:I wasn't surprised that this disc smelled of patchouli when I opened it—except perhaps that it wasn't at all laidback as pachouli suggests. Instead this is a powerful, percussion-heavy collection, with Stefani René's strong, high, almost operatic vocals leading the sound from the first track. Highly recommended for any fans of dramatic gothic darkwave sound. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com) Thanks to Anna Maria Stjärnell for work on this entry.
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