Fields Of Aplomb

Fields Of Aplomb Abbreviated FoA Is A Goth/alternative Band Formed In Baltimore In 1998 Upon The Demise Of Pelican's Daughter. Known For Surrealistic And Gloomy Lyrics. Their First Album Reverence For The Lost Addresses Themes Of Extreme Introversion. Their Second Release Nekromanteia 2003 Is Based On The Writings Of Eliphas Levi 1810–1875 A French Occultist Who Helped Revive Interest In Magic In The 19th Century. Levi Studied Magic And Practiced Necromancy On Several Occasions. In 2004 FoA Released Spiritum Oriundus As A Continuance Of Spiritual Magic However Focusing On Seances And Tormented Appiritions. In The Winter Of 2006 FoA Released Weoroscipe Which Illuminated The Power Of Seduction Black Magic Fetishes And Faith. Disillusionment 2006 Includes Remaster Of "Reverence For The Lost" And "Nekromaneia" Plus Two Additional Songs And A DVD. The Band Took Their Name From The Folklore Tale Of The Inscribed Surrounding Land To The Ancient Sumerian Society Fourth B.C Stating That Those Who Died Either Violently Or Tragically Their Souls Were To Wonder The Fields Of Adplumbum Aplomb Until They Acknowledged And Accepted Their Fate.
Fields Of Aplomb Combined A Number Of Influences Punk Music Ethereal Even Classical Music And Dub To Create A Gloomy But Very Passionate Sound Which Appealed To Many Left Looking For Something New In The Wake Of 90's Collapse. Their Sound Proved Very Influential Inspiring Or Bringing Attention To A Whole Wave Of Groups Delving In The Intense Gloomy Style That Would Return To Earlier Gothic Rock. read less