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I came across ‘Stirring’ entirely by chance – the name of the band: Cabaret Grey intrigued me. To check what hides behind this name I listened to the first song ‘Grey Lights’ and… I felt a shiver run down my spine. The image brought to my mind by various associations was complemented by these sounds and it took me to a different place. Cold but very alluring.

‘Stirring’ is the debut album of the band Cabaret Grey formed in 2010. The publication made its debut on 11 July 2011. It would be inappropriate not to mention at this point the cover of the album. It was designed by the band. It perfectly matches the music: predominance of grey and black, wonderful graphics created by the vocalist Salomea Wrona and origami in the middle. Unfortunately, I didn’t have chance to touch this digipack (it’s a limited to 100 copies, hand-numbered edition). The visual side of the album harmonizes with the music and lyrics. The more senses are fed, the better. For the final effect take credit Salomea Wrona – author of lyrics, vocalist and violinist, Leszy – guitarist, drum programmer and Ukrainian musician Alexey Nightchild A. Nikitchenko who recorded bass guitars and mastered all songs.

The journey through the futuristic city begins with ‘Grey Lights’. Right form the start we’re carried away by the hypnotizing riff, accompanied by echo and strong, detached vocals, which interweave disturbing whispers with shouts. Then ‘Sarah’ with its isolation, coldness and the sound of moaning time. ‘Stirring’ is the roughest song on the EP: danger, fight permeate through Salomea’s cold voice. ‘The Reason’ is my favorite part. It brings new wave of the 80’s to my mind, but still it’s anchored in the present. ‘Save my dearest life’ lingers in my mind long after listening. Instrumental, focused on bass ‘Cabaret Grey’ hides muffled echo and soft, but scared vocals. ‘World of Glass’ maintains the atmosphere of its predecessor. It’s quiet, but doesn’t put the awakened emotions to sleep. The background, densely filled with smoke, is vitalized by the sounds of a plucked string.

This album is the mixture of cold wave, post punk rebellion and beautiful gothic atmosphere. Sounds familiar, but it’s not a spectacular comeback to these genres. It’s something more.
Immerse yourself in the music of Cabaret Grey and learn more about this wonderful novelty in the music world. I’m sure they will be famous soon.

Tracklist:

01. Grey Lights
02. Sarah
03. Stirring
04. The Reason
05. Cabaret Grey
06. World Of Glass
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Add date: 2012-03-01 / Music reviews


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