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Mel O'Dee's voice isn't exactly fairy-tale-like and probably wouldn't enchant an old hand like me, but it's raspy and very clear in expression, which makes understanding the lyrics quite pleasant. Her way of delivering the choruses invites you to sing along. Occasionally, there are backing vocals, which I don't find very good. This might be different live than on this demo release. Regarding the music, it's not necessarily new rock sounds hitting the ears, but the riffs are okay and don't annoy. However, the guitar sound doesn't convince me at all, as it's way too high and mid-range. The sound is scratchy and not the deep, booming sound I expect from a rock band. This already earns them the first minus point. The second one goes to the bass sound, which is just farting around and has zero groove. However, it's played quite well with nice lines from Jsis Cry. All of this could also be due to the mushy recording, which doesn't fill the space with a powerful sound... maybe I've just become extremely spoiled and have too high expectations for a recording as a musician. After repeated listening and adjusting my setup multiple times, a better rehearsal room recording still comes to light.
CONCLUSION: It's a shame that they only took 8 hours for this recording. This, in a way, presents what they've sweated for as a formation during all their time of existence. I believe that with more time in the studio and a little more love for detail in the sound, a great work could have emerged here. All the songs definitely have potential and it cries out for more! This release features 8 songs with about 30 minutes of playtime. This story can be ordered on their own band website. If you're okay with the German releases from the early 90s, you certainly won't go wrong here. Otherwise, check out their page, keep an eye on the dates, and visit one of their concerts, as it will surely be a bit better there.
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