ThoKno

Really really loved this. At times sounds a bit like Kate Bush, a bit Tori Amos, bits of Bowie and even early Elton. While the songs at best are okay (but incredible consistent), the production is stunning. It makes it just a joy to listen to. Everything is so well balanced. The vocals are equal parts powerful and delicate, the instrumentals are in your face but never feel like they're overshadowing something else in the mix.
If this is an industry plant, sign me up for another.

Just boring. Feel like I've heard all these songs before.

To open what is essentially a punk album with a 9 minute rock opera and pull it off is so impressive. Feels like a perfect mix of Eternity... and Sex, Death..., mixing their old horror punk sound with their evolved Jim Steinman inspired bombast. Great riffs, beautiful melodies and instantly catchy choruses throughout. While I don't think there is a stand-out song that I'll listen to obsessively like there has been on their previous albums (Down Below and Thorns of Love), that's only because the ... read more

The first 3 songs are exceptional. It then devolves into quite a generic pop album where I feel like I've heard most songs at Eurovision (not a bad thing). There are a few highlights that break through that though. Very enjoyable album.