The dark time of year is drawing nigh and the monsters that live under beds and in wardrobes to become the essence of countless children’s nightmares start creeping out of their summer hideaways. On “Hide And Seek”, successful Canadian group The Birthday Massacre delivers the ideal soundtrack to all our collective childhood angst… another mesmerizing invitation into the band’s trademark darkly colourful wonderland comprised of Electo Pop, Gothic, New Wave and an atmosphere that mingles youthful imagination with quirky gothic visions that could easily have sprung from the creative mind of cult director Tim Burton. The band and their energetic lead singer Chibi showcase their most mature song writing effort, ever, combined with an increased focus on electronics for maximum impact, more than ever before toying with musical extremes.
So, do expect a lot of unexpected twists and turns along the course of the album’s ten ultra-catchy tunes: a groovy Electro-disco-tune might suddenly extend its claws and turn into a Nu-Metal-onslaught with walls of guitars. Mixed by Dave “Rave” Oglivie (producer/mixer for David Bowie, Skinny Puppy, Nine Inch Nails and Marilyn Manson, to name but a few), “Hide And Seek” will be released as a limited first edition in a lavish Digipak is The Birthday Massacre’s personal masterpiece: catchy as hell, but full of surprises, hard edges and metamorphoses. The Canadian group has outdone itself and manages to create an emotional pull that will leave you utterly addicted. A fusion of New Order, Blondie, Garbage, Linkin Park, The Cure and Marilyn Manson? The Birthday Massacre can be all of this and so much more and have consolidated their reputation of being one of the scene’s most outstanding and unique bands on their best album, ever!
Track List:
01. Leaving Tonight
02. Down
03. Play With Fire
04. Need
05. Calling
06. Alibis
07. One Promise
08. In This Moment
09. Cover My Eyes
10. The Long Way Home
Source: Newsletter
