CattaC – Deliverance (Album – DarkTunes Music Group)
Genre/Influences: EBM, Industrial.
Format: Digital.
Background/Info: “Deliverance” is the fourth full length album by German CattaC-duo. The album features nine songs.
Content: If you’re already familiar with CattaC you’re going to easily recognize their EBM style although “Deliverance” explores new sonic paths. It all remains pretty dark and EBM driven but there’s a more explicit touch reminding me of the work of Parzival and Stiff Miners. The deep, growling, vocals are matching with this sound approach. The song “And I Failed” features clear, guest vocal parts by Amore Ad Lunam.
+ + + : CattaC isn’t exactly a common EBM formation but tries to explore different fields. So in the end you get an atypical-although recognizable, style. I like the band’s minimalism and dark, Industrial, elements they’re incorporating to their work. “Deliverance” is a cool piece of music featuring several great cuts but especially “Quiet Sea” and “A Bitter End” are the most noticeable pieces.
– – – : CattaC’s EBM format maybe isn’t the most accessible one for its unique approach.
Conclusion: CattaC is one of those EBM formations injecting something different to a music genre which is too often repeating itself.
Best songs: “Quiet Sea”, “A Bitter End”, “Six Days Left”, “And I Failed”.
Rate: 8.
Artist: www.cattac.me / www.facebook.com/cattac.official
Label: www.darktunes.com / www.facebook.com/darkTunesMusic
About CattaC
CattaC is a German dark electronic rock duo formed in 2016 by Jens Helmis, who handles vocals and lyrics, and Christian Schinköthe, who provides live keys and FX. Live performances are strengthened by two guitarists and a female backing vocalist. The project is signed to the German label darkTunes.
CattaC released its debut album “Let Us Fall Together” in 2019, followed the same year by “Rising Demons”. The album “Filthy Tendrils” followed in 2020.
“Deliverance”, the duo’s fourth full-length album, followed in 2023 through darkTunes, featuring nine tracks including “And I Failed” with guest vocals by Amore Ad Lunam.
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