A Covenant of Thorns

A Covenant of Thorns
Scott-David Allen (2016)
Scott-David Allen (2016)
Background information
OriginSeattle, Washington, U.S.
GenresSynth-pop, darkwave, alternative rock
Years active1992–present
LabelsA Handful of Nothing
MembersScott-David Allen
Websiteacovenantofthorns.com

A Covenant of Thorns is an American electronic music project formed in 1992 by multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Scott-David Allen. Originally based in Seattle, the project is associated with the darkwave and synth-pop genres. Since its inception, A Covenant of Thorns has operated primarily as a solo endeavor, with Allen responsible for the songwriting, instrumentation, and production. The project has released several studio albums and EPs, gaining a presence within the underground electronic and gothic rock scenes.[1]

History

1992–1999: Formation and Hallowed & Hollow

​A Covenant of Thorns was founded in 1992 by Scott-David Allen following a move from San Francisco to Seattle. While attending art school, Allen released two self-titled EPs in 1998, followed by the 1999 debut full-length album, Hallowed & Hollow. The project's early sound was characterized by atmospheric synth-pop and darkwave influences.

2000–2013: If The Heavens Should Fall and hiatus

In 2004, the second studio album, If The Heavens Should Fall, was released. Following this, the project entered a period of relative inactivity regarding new studio material. In 2010, the project's debut material was remastered for a ten-year anniversary digital reissue.

2014–2018: Shadows & Serenades

​Allen resumed the project in 2014 with the EP The Fields of Flesh, followed by the 2017 release Requiem. In 2018, the project released Shadows & Serenades, its first full-length studio album in fourteen years. The album's production and vocal delivery were noted by genre-specific critics as a shift toward a more refined sound.[2]

2020–Present: Black and Ashes

​In 2020, Allen released the album Black, which moved toward a more minimalist electronic style.[3] In 2023, the album Ashes was released.[4][5] In 2022, A Covenant of Thorns was part of the Procession Magazine/Cleopatra compilation The Unquiet Grave: The Final Chapter [6] as well as the Psychedelic Furs tribute, Heartbreak Beat (A Tribute to The Psychedelic Furs).[7]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Hallowed & Hollow (1999)
  • If The Heavens Should Fall (2004)
  • Shadows & Serenades (2018)
  • Black (2020)
  • Ashes (2023)

EPs

  • A Covenant of Thorns 1 (1998)
  • A Covenant of Thorns 2 (1998)
  • The Fields of Flesh (2014)
  • Forgotten (2016)
  • Requiem (2017)

Compilations

  • MP32K - The Future Is Now (1999)
  • Shadow Dancing (2000)
  • Trinity (2002)
  • Angelic Hauntings (2005)
  • Tiny Gods Who Walk Beside Us (2020)
  • The Unquiet Grave: The Final Chapter (2022)
  • Heartbreak Beat (A Tribute to The Psychedelic Furs) (2022)

Remixes

See also

References

  1. ^ "A Covenant Of Thorns, "Shadows & Serenades"". I Die: You Die. April 3, 2019. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  2. ^ Magerman, Ken (June 12, 2019). "Review: A Covenant of Thorns - Shadows & Serenades". Sounds and Shadows. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  3. ^ Magerman, Ken (December 9, 2020). "It's Time To Bring the Romance Back To Goth Music". Sounds and Shadows.
  4. ^ Yücel, Ilker (May 26, 2023). "ReView: A Covenant of Thorns – Ashes". Regen Magazine.
  5. ^ Yücel, Ilker (May 26, 2023). "ReGen Magazine: Top 50 Albums of 2023". Regen Magazine.
  6. ^ "Procession Magazine Presents THE UNQUIET GRAVE: THE FINAL CHAPTER" - legendary comp from Cleopatra Records". ElektroSpank Magazine. May 5, 2022.
  7. ^ Yücel, Ilker (November 22, 2022). "Coitus Interruptus Productions releases tribute to The Psychedelic Furs, with video by The Blue Hour". Regen Magazine.
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