THEN COMES SILENCE -Trickery (CD) (Metropolis Records) "Trickery," slated for release on April 5,2024,byMetropolis Records, is a pinnacle of postpunk artistry within a contemporary framework. Then Comes Silence has always forged a realm and vision steeped in their distinctive style, crafted by artists with unwavering dedication. The album embodies resilience against inner turmoil—adversities that propel them forward against all odds. Beyond its musical mastery, the album resonates deeply with personal experiences, aesthetics, and the essence of musical virtuosity. It's a celebration of friendship, belonging, and the profound connections between souls—a reflection on life's essence, priorities, and conscious choices.Like opening a treasure chest, the album reveals dazzling gems that dazzle the senses alongside more intricate, understated pearls. Contributions from artists such as Dusty Gannon, Emma Nylén (Emmon), Gözde Duzer (Aux Animaux) and Jörgen Wall add layers of depth, power, and variety, enriching an already illustrious palette. It's a truly magnificent album. ... [KK] DARK MINIMAL PROJECT - Remixes (CD/Vinyl/Digital) (Infacted Recordings) The duo Dark Minimal Project can be categorized under the synthwave and darkwave drawers of the electronic side of the gothic scene. We are presented with 10 remixes by bands of various kinds. The French friends of People Theatre provide a remix of Black Light,Krieg-B (Dominique Lallemant -Kriegbereit-Cobalt 60 -K-Bereit) and Benoit Buyse (Dreadpool) provide a beautifully danceable version of Boy Girl.And then there's Codenys of Front 242 who makes a unique version of Perversion. The song exudes diversity and subtlety. Ruined Conflict then goes to work on Ordinary Man, Dominatrix throws some minimal wave over Infected By Love and the fellowcitizens XMouth Syndrome have used their creativity to provide Someone Newwith their own jacket.And then one of the songs that sticks the most.Fatherless Child (project by N.Lannoy from the French Dunkirk) does his thing with Perversion. A great version that carries both EBM and futurepop, with a pinch of modern electronic sounds as a bonus.… [JB] WHISPERING SONS -The Great Calm (CD/Vinyl/Digital) (PIAS) A rough, deeply threatening bass line welcomes you to this album, which opens with Standstill.The guitars become a silent companion,drowned out by the ever-deep voice of frontwoman Fenne Kuppens. Hope grows. So do the expectations, for the explosion that would open the song. After more than 2 minutes, the song gets the typical post-punk sound that characterizes the band… “The Great Calm” is a different album than all the previous ones. The raw energy and emotion that are part of their own sound are less present than on the previous albums. Where after “Several Others” I already felt that it was becoming much tamer, on “The Great Calm” it is all even more flattened out.As if the rebellious teenager who just did what he wanted, suddenly sees the light and starts coloring inside the lines as a good citizen. Okay: it is a different path that is being taken. It is not the path that still appeals to me. So, I hope that the band will look back one day and think: maybe, just maybe,we should go back to the early days. [JB] YOUR ENEMY - Broken Toys (CD/Digital) (Progress Productions) Did anyone say dark EBM/Industrial can't be sexy and fierce!? Well, Your Enemy is living proof that the combination works. From the very first notes, it is undeniably clear: this duo was born for the genre. EBM all the way in opener Breathe. Aggressively stomping beats, an endlessly repeating bassline and Viva's sexy vocals.Not oldschool per se,but haunting, solid, challenging, sharp, and dark beats that any self-respecting EBM fan will get off on.Your Enemy doesn't stay on the straight and narrow path of EBM. In 'I Am The Surprise', there is a layer of techno and uptempo beats over the EBM framework that sounds more dance-like.An undercurrent of dance sounds, and yet. It reminds me of what Stoppenberg does, but with vocals. What other gems does this Broken Toys contain? Well, several... 'It's Gone' is an EBM track dressed in a sexy negligee. Here too, a solid EBM sound with a touch of sexyness… Conclusion: a strong, entertaining, enjoyable and especially varied album from a band that I feel will make a big splash in the electro/EBM circuit.They have my blessing.Amen. [JB] Read the full reviews on http://www.peek-a-boo-magazine.be/en/reviews/ - 17 - www.peek-a-boo-magazine.be
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