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Dope Stars Inc. - 21st Century Slave


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Who has said that the Italians are 'relax mix' playing experts? Coming from sunny Italy Dope Stars Inc. quickly refute this wrong opinion." 21st Century Slave" is a strong attack on sound potentiometer indicators that go crazy. Aggression is a huge word but loud, warlike, punk anger is more appropriate here. Rebellion against mechanical insensibility of the world is expressed here by hard industrial electro-rock, not soft synthesisers. Dope Stars Inc. deal music cards competently and their talent adornes the soundtrack of the popular 'Saw' horror film..
Dope Stars Inc. musicians are not only the fast and the furious but also charming. Among guitar parts such as 'give me the guitar and I will light a fire plucking the strings' you may find quite serious and slow songs that bring respite, e.g. "When I See You Smile", "Neuromantics", "Outlaw Thrones" or "It’s for You". These songs can be even considered as cyberpunk ballades – if such a term exists...:-) Victor Love's vocal delivery is even more pugnacious in this album and may be compared to the voice timbre of Sebastian Bach from Skid Row, unquestionable heavy metal star from the past (this man had the power!). However, you can't hear this voice scale as the frontman's voice is supported technically. It must be admitted that "21st Century Slave" album wakes you up and songs like the title one beat listeners to the ground. Yes, the three dark Italians feel comfortable creating the atmosphere of confusion, anxiety and strong impression. The CD is full of pyrotechnic effects, however Victor Love – band vocalist – as a sound engineer does not allow for chaos in the songs; songs have their own structure, listeners do not feel lost and songs' intensity does not allow for boredom. What is more, you can easily learn swear words in English.

"21st Century Slave" acid amount is sufficient enough to make your neighbours impatient, they will knock the walls scared of DSI power of sound (what else you may want...)

Tracklist:

01 - Omegadrones
02 - 21st Century Slave
03 - It's Today
04 - When I See You smile
05 - Digital Warriors
06 - Megacorps
07 - Criminal Intents
08 - Neuromantics
09 - Outlaw Thrones
10 - The World Machine
11 - It's For You
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Add date: 2009-12-18 / Music reviews


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