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The Crystalline Effect - Glass


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I started listening to this album from the second CD and I have no wish to finish listening. I recommend it to the people who are entertained by all “remix”sort of stuff. Interesting transformations of the recordings ( exactly 6 in 12 combinations!) will satisfy even the most particular tastes. Already the first 2 recordings brought me to my knees. I was seduced at once by the Elenor's gentle, elusive voice and the music like the beating of her heart which mark their presence unobtrusively in “ Why Do I hate myself”. The second recording „Another rainy day” is simply a hit! This is what I think, and so I'm writing a petition to djs to include the recording during the parties. It's irresistible, but not overwhelming. The third recording is„Why...”again ; a very “climatic” version which makes me change my attitude. The first three recordings is a mixture which brings me to my knees. I listen to the further part of the album having in mind the impression the first three pieces made. There is one more recording which deserves a very careful attention. „Poetry” is a pure amorphism, flow of shapelessness, unformed sunbeam which floods us with warmth. After listening to the first CD I'm convinced that the group combined the graphic framework and the music successfully . Coldness or even freezing coolness emanate from the cover. One has an impression of being surrounded by the world of glass and is dazzled by the metalic shine of whiteness coming from the pictures. Through the sounds, the group managed to achieve the effect of glass's firmness, which may surround us with the inflexible tile, and at the same time to render its fragility and momentarinesses. Peter Crane's music and Elenor's voice show this duality perfectly. In the recording “Gabriel”, her shout, lost somewhere in the labyrinth of white lines... And the first recording „Vampiric Touch” evokes my memories – I come back to it, because it's hard not to. The music is gentle, yet energetic : electronic, invigorating experience. Cold, dazzling lights and warm voice of the vocalist. I strongly recommend it!

CD1:
1. Vampyric Touch
2. Why Do I Hate Myself
3. Another Rainy Day
4. At 6 O'clock
5. Glass
6. 10K
7. Gabriel
8. Primitive Line
9. Ideologically Illogical
10. I Feel Fear, Cold, Alone
11. Poetry
12. Uncertainty

CD2:
1. Why Do I Hate Myself (Tankt Remix)
2. Another Rainy Day (Numb Remix By Angel Theory)
3. Why Do I Hate Myself (Ivory Frequency Remix)
4. At 6 O'clock (Skoyz Remix)
5. Gabriel (Fallen Angel Remix By Angelspit)
6. At 6 O'clock (Stark Remix)
7. Another Rainy Day (Ctrler Remix)
8. Why Do I Hate Myself (Az-Rotator Remix)
9. Uncertainty (Implant Remix)
10. Another Rainy Day (Dunkelwerk Remix)
11. Poetry (Dandelion Wine Remix)
12. Uncertainty (Sobriquet Remix)
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Add date: 2005-10-10 / Music reviews


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