13th Angel – Omens (Album – Advoxya Records)
Genre/Influences: Dark-Electro.
Format: Digital, CD.
Background/Info: American formation 13th Angel is active since 2016 and has already self-released a few productions. They signed to Advoxya Records to unleash early 2022 their new opus “Omens”.
Content: 13th Angel is clearly dealing with Dark-Electro music which is sometimes moving on the edge of Cinematic work. The main strength is hidden in the obscure atmospheres reinforced with haunting vocals. The work also features a few ‘harder’ cuts injecting an extra boost suited for dancefloors.
+ + + : I’m not saying this band is ‘atypical’ but the Dark-Electro format sounds miles away from the music standards in Dark-Electro. The power from the production lies in the obscure, dark, atmospheres. The subtle, melodic, arrangements transform the songs into an interesting Cinematic experience. Bothe opening cuts bring this impression alive. I also have to mention the somewhat harder “My World” which remains very moody but still danceable.
– – – : I regret the album is only featuring 9 songs. I think a few cuts are lacking from a professional vocal production -and especially “Serpent” is hard to endure.
Conclusion: This is an interesting album accentuating the atmospheric side of Dark-Electronics.
Best songs: “My World”, “Obsession”, “Broken”, “Omens”.
Rate: 7.
Artist: https://artistecard.com/13thAngel#!/ / www.facebook.com/13thAngelMusic
Label: www.advoxya-records.com / www.facebook.com/pages/Advoxya-Records/265765706059
About 13th Angel
13th Angel is an American dark electro project active since 2016, built around vocalist and songwriter Jen Draven alongside Jan Ricker. The project’s debut album, “Fallen Angel”, appeared in 2016.
13th Angel self-released its early material before signing to Advoxya Records for the album “Omens”, released on Jan. 17, 2022, with mastering by Sander Kapper and drums recorded by Alejandro Acuna.
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