Hot Rain - Rights of Love

2008-04-15 / apeiron / Reads: 6812

After last year's outstanding EP „Crown of Emotions" the trio from Szczecin, Hot Rain, strikes with long play album. And it is – on native electro-synth pop scene – a very decent strike. In times when a lot of artists become pseudo artists covering the lack of ideas...

Beati Mortui - Modus Operandi

2008-04-20 / Kirke / Reads: 5568

Finnish debut offers 6 tracks in electro-industrial climate. The first beats of music were quite tolerable but after listening to whole album I thought it's monotonous. It makes an impression of never ending song. Only the last track seems to single out from the rest of the compositions on the...

Him - Deep Shadows and Brillant Highlights

2008-04-29 / Kirke / Reads: 4936

More than a year after “Razorblade Romance” and HIM presents its new release entitled „Deep Shadows and Brilliant Highlights”. One is indisputable – the band knows how to surprise their fans, but the question is-to what extend this surprise is a positive one? Huge popularity, lots of concerts and interviews...

64 Days Part IV - Cold Fusion

2008-05-21 / Antares / Reads: 19443

When it comes to military ambient Cold Fusion is definitely my favorite. I haven`t heard any bad or average music made by them. So, I put a lot of hope in "Part IV" and I wasn`t disappointed. Cold Fusion perfectly managed the hard task to created music demonstrating the atmospher...

Him - Razorblade Romance

2008-05-26 / Kirke / Reads: 5214

After the success of their first album "Greates Lovesongs vol. 666" the Finnish band became known and now time has come to conquer all of Europe. I must say that it came out quaite good because the boys created an album more competitive than the previous. 11 very melodious songs...

IAMX – Kiss & Swallow

2008-06-04 / happyjunkie / Reads: 9846

“Kiss and Swallow” is a solo-debut of Corner. After struggle with this CD I have to admit - rather successful one. I've heard many comparisons – whether to Placebo, whether to Depeche Mode. But in my opinion it's very coherent and understandable record, full of good electronic music. Characteristic Chris's...