Artist: Dyonisis
Title: Intoxicated
Genre: Shoegazing, Ethereal Rock
Release Date: 21st June 2010
Label: Singed Records
Album Review
From Sheffield, UK and formerly known as DAWN, DYONISIS rose from the ashes of that band to become what I find to be a very exciting prospect indeed. They self released their excellent maiden offering in 2007 and by the time we find them having released 'Intoxicated' they have developed a harsher edgier style without ever having lost their beautiful dreamlike quality. Nice.
Both Lou and Nell offer great if slightly differing vocal styles and the overall production is pretty impressive with harsh driving beats where required and remarkable restraint where not. 'Of the fear' is a beautiful innovative track being at once heavy and persistent and beautifully ethereal whilst 'Arachne' is another full on prize stealer being absolutely gorgeous in it's haunting magnificence. The album opener 'We are...' is a subtle and definitive track which gives a solid idea of the sheer quality of this album.
This band is something very special indeed being slightly reminiscent of 'Inkubus Sukkubus' at their best and it's fair to say that there is not a bad track on the entire album. For those not familiar with this group they really need checking out as they take the otherwise unusual showgazing genre to new levels of perfection. 'Smart mouth' for me is the pinnacle of excellence of a truly excellent album. Don't take my word for it, download it now, you won't regret it!
Tracklist
01. We are...
02. Of the Fear
03. Inside Out
04. Arachne's Song
05. Eve's song
06. Smart mouth
07. Oxygen
08. Flown
09. Dead to Me
10. Ashes
11. Lunatic
Line-up
Nel - Vocals
Louisa - Vocals and Piano
Tom - Guitar & Programming
Marcus - Bass
Website
http://www.dyonisis.info/ / http://www.myspace.com/dyonisis
Cover Picture
Rating
Music: 9
Sound: 9
Extras: -
Total: 9 / 10
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