Darker, Colder, Unsettling: Flowers for Juno’s Gothic Reimagining of Wednesday 13

Lee (Review Zoo)
Nov 21
2 min read

“Morgue Than Words” — A Darkwave Resurrection With Fresh Blood

Originally performed by Wednesday 13, “Morgue Than Words” gets a striking new life in the hands of Flowers for Juno, who take the track’s macabre spirit and reshape it into something colder, moodier, and unmistakably their own. This isn’t just a cover—it’s a reinvention. Flowers for Juno don’t just revive the song—they fully reimagine it.

The biggest shift comes from Benjó James’ Gothic-styled vocals, which immediately deepen the atmosphere. His voice drips with tension and theatrical darkness, turning the lyrics into something eerily intimate. Benjó’s keyboards and programming layer shimmering synth and industrial textures beneath his vocals, while his guitar solo slices through with cinematic intensity. “Benjó’s vocals don’t just tell the story—they breathe a chilling life into it.”

Jack Reed’s guitar lays down a shadowy foundation, weaving distorted textures that anchor the track in a brooding, haunting atmosphere. Beneath it all, Mark Crorigan’s bass drives a pulse that feels alive and relentless, giving the song a heartbeat that’s both grounding and ominous. Robert Grayson’s drumming is precise and deliberate, moving with ritualistic restraint, so that every cymbal crash and snare hit echoes like footsteps in a dark corridor. Finally, Yasmin Herati’s narration floats in like a ghostly presence, adding cinematic depth and whispered eeriness.

The production leans heavily into darkwave and industrial elements: icy synths drift like fog, guitars slash through with precise menace, and the rhythm section keeps everything smoldering. The track feels expansive yet intensely intimate, cinematic yet raw.

The band’s sound has remarkable depth, building a universe of its own that pulls listeners into shadowed, haunting layers. The result is a version that honors the original horror-punk energy while elevating it into something more atmospheric, polished, and richly textured. “This is Wednesday 13 through a darkwave prism—sharper, colder, and beautifully unsettling.”

For fans of gothic rock, industrial alt, darkwave, and modern atmospheric reworks, Flowers for Juno’s “Morgue Than Words” is not just worth a listen—it’s worth getting lost in.