Here comes something that you don't see every day on ramtatta.de, namely Gothic Metal
from Austria!
However, TBC also showcases other musical influences. The band is classically set up in terms of instrumentation, but particularly a keyboard joins in, which noticeably influences the songs at times, but also sometimes just underscores the band's sound. There are also flutes (including Irish Whistle) and acoustic guitars used occasionally. Here, a deviation from the norm occurs, which generally benefits the songs. The songs become more varied and always catch your attention.
The vocals are handled by Natascha and Stefan. Both have a decent singing voice, with Natascha standing out particularly due to her vocal training, which allows her to reach impressive heights with her voice.
The band's sound is a successful mixture of Gothic Metal, classic metal, and depending on the song, sometimes a hefty dose of rock opera. There are moments that send a shiver down your spine when it gets too bombastic. Overall, however, the band remains true to their sound, so no mere copy of a well-known band emerges here.
Lyrically, the band is sometimes quite clumsy, to put it nicely. The pathetic lines are still the best. Otherwise, the lyrics often stumble along, which can make them somewhat embarrassing or even silly at times. This is, of course, distracting while listening and also affects the songs.
Overall, TBC has delivered a decent album, but they should still refine their songwriting and perhaps show more sincerity in the next band photos that can be admired in the booklet.
