Our album of the week (9th October 2009)
...according to our Brian on Thu 08 Oct, 2009.
Well that incredibly busy chap Glen Johnson returns with a new full length CD under his much beloved Piano Magic guise and surprise, it's an absolute gem from start to finish! I can definitely hear influences from Coil to prime dark wave Depeche Mode in these haunting gothic tinged songs but the sheer depth & richness of the music on 'Ovations' suggests something more tribal & majestic. There's a discreet Eastern influence in parts, for instance the slinky 'March of the Atheists' suggests an Arabian-esque era Banshees with Ian Curtis on vocals but with some awesome swooping strings blowing on the undercurrent. The next track changes tack completely, employing a hard itchy electronic beat with bursts of guttural guitar shearing & mesmerising vocals. I'd normally be a little repelled by that kind of "electro goth" sound but somehow, 'On Edge' really appeals to me, its juxtaposition of atmospherics & intensity married with a warm, powerful production makes for arresting listening. I can see why Glen & his myriad projects are so popular now, he's the definitive craftsman, the grace & passion he injects into his records, each one a true, beautifully rounded collection, showcases an unstoppable talent with a finely tuned ear for neuron tingling detail. Big nods to Joy Division and the early 80s overcoat brigade, and why the hell not? A real treat.....on Make Mine MusicWe calculate your shipping costs by taking the heaviest item in your order and calculating that at the 'Heaviest Item' price. Each additional item in your order is then charged at the 'Additional Item' price.
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