Rain Children - Crooked House

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Review by Matheus Campos

Crooked House by Rain Children: A Sonic Trip Through Shadows and Static Alright, buckle up, because Crooked House is one of those albums that feels like it crawled out of a dream you’re not sure you want to wake up from. Released in 2018 by Brazilian rockers Rain Children, this thing smashes together Alternative Rock, Post-Punk, Coldwave, and Goth Rock with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer wrapped in velvet. It’s dark, moody, and kinda genius—like if Bauhaus had a baby with The Cure but decided to raise it on bootleg Joy Division tapes. Let’s talk tracks for a sec, shall we? There are eleven songs here, each weirder and more memorable than the last, but two really stuck in my brain like gum under a chair: “Dead Doll” and “Night Dreaming.” “Dead Doll” kicks things off with a vibe so goth it might as well be wearing fishnets and eyeliner. The bassline slinks around like it owns the joint while Gina Stone’s vocals hover somewhere between haunting and hypnotic. You know when someone tells you they’re fine, but you can tell they’re absolutely NOT fine? That’s this song. It’s got layers, man. Layers of existential dread served cold. Then there’s “Night Dreaming,” which sounds exactly how insomnia feels—restless, shadowy, and just a little bit dangerous. Stuart Harbut’s guitar work here is sharp enough to cut glass, and the whole thing builds into this swirling crescendo that makes your chest tighten. Like, what even IS this track? Is it about love? Fear? Losing your mind at 3 AM? Who knows, but damn does it stick with you. The rest of the album keeps the momentum going strong. Tracks like “I Am Your Machine” and “Swimming With Clouds” showcase Rain Children’s knack for blending brooding lyrics with catchy hooks. And let’s give props where they’re due—the production is tight without being over-polished, thanks to Rain Children pulling double duty as both songwriter AND producer. Hats off to them (and maybe their therapist). Oh, and quick shoutout to Anna Anderton Art for the photography creds. Whoever said visuals don’t matter clearly hasn’t seen an album cover that perfectly matches the vibe inside. This one looks like it was shot in the backroom of a haunted nightclub—perfectly capturing the eerie energy of the music. Now, I gotta say something kinda random here: listening to Crooked House made me realize how much I miss walking alone at night with headphones on. Not because I’m some angsty teenager anymore, but because this album demands solitude. It’s not background noise; it’s a full-on experience. Put it on, turn off the lights, and let it swallow you whole. So yeah, Crooked House isn’t perfect—it’s too weird to ever hit mainstream radio—but honestly, that’s its charm. It’s messy, raw, and unapologetically itself. And honestly? In a world full of cookie-cutter playlists, sometimes you need an album that reminds you life is strange, beautiful, and just a little bit broken. Final thought: If David Lynch ever needs a soundtrack for his next fever dream project, he should call Rain Children immediately. Deal?

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
I Am Ghost4:03
Dead Doll4:27
Night Dreaming4:55
My Voodoo Child3:59
I Am Your Machine5:00
Counting Sorrows5:56
This Silent Game5:08
The Monster Inside3:43
Swimming With Clouds4:51
Pause. Rewind. Refrain.5:08

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Catalog Numbers

DL0023

Labels

Deepland Records

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Copyright (c)Rain Children

Credits

RoleCredit
BandGina Stone, Stuart Harbut
Photography ByAnna Anderton Art
SongwriterRain Children
ProducerRain Children

Notes

  • Released in a clear-tray jewel case; includes an 8-page booklet with lyrics.
  • [Booklet, below "Counting Sorrows" lyrics]
  • (Incorporating Alfred, Lord Tennyson - Tears, Idle Tears).
  • [Disc label]
  • © Rain Children 2018
  • [Back sleeve]
  • This compilation 2018
  • Made in Brazil

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 7898355298703
  • Barcode (Text): 7 898355 298703
  • Matrix / Runout: |#| CD |#| CROOKED HOUSE 56983

About Rain Children

Rain Children are a wide lens, cinematic expression of Gothic music, both contemporary and nostalgic. They combine classic songwriting with a tension and drama that is uniquely their own. Rain Children, Stuart Harbut and Gina Stone met via social media during April 2017, when Stuart was searching for a singer and writing partner. Through a friend of a friend they were introduced and started working on songs straight away. This Silent Game was the first born and the duo have never looked back. Based in England between Bristol and Lincoln it is a long distance writing relationship that is working rather well. Rain Children have released three singles and their debut album Crooked House is being released in November 2018 on Deepland Records.

Members

  • Stuart Harbut
  • Gina Stone

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *Crooked House* by Rain Children is a hidden gem in the alternative rock scene. Released in 2018, it blends moody post-punk and goth rock vibes with a touch of coldwave. What makes it stand out? The entire project was crafted in Brazil, a country not often associated with these genres. The band, led by Gina Stone and Stuart Harbut, wrote and produced the album themselves. It’s like they bottled up dark, dreamy energy and gave it a home in tracks like "Dead Doll" and "Night Dreaming." Plus, the striking artwork by Anna Anderton adds a perfect visual echo to the music's haunting tone.