Glis – Gateaway To Oblivion (Album – Digital/CD – Alfa Matrix)
Glis – Gateaway To Oblivion
More than a decade after his last release, Shaun Frandsen returns with a new album from Glis. The American artist enlisted Seb Komor (Komor Kommando, Icon Of Coil, among others) for collaboration, and even features a guest appearance by Jennifer Parkin (Ayria) on one track. Both in sound and influence, it feels as though Glis never left. This album delivers a solid mix of Future-Pop and EBM, enriched with a raw, Industrial edge. Glis retains its recognizable style, offering listeners several standout tracks. This is more than just a successful comeback; it’s a great album. (Rating: 8½)
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About Glis
Glis is the American Future-Pop and EBM project of Shaun Frandsen, releasing on Alfa Matrix. More than a decade after his previous release, Frandsen returned with the 20th-anniversary single “Sunrise Forever” in December 2023, followed by the album “Gateway To Oblivion” in May 2024, discussed in a Side-Line interview about industrial sounds and future-pop fusion the following month. “Gateway To Oblivion” was produced with Seb Komor of Komor Kommando and Icon Of Coil, and includes a guest appearance from Ayria’s Jennifer Parkin.
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