Genre/Influences: Dark-electro. Background/Info: Bryan Erickson started writing music in the late 80s, but had to…
Genre/Influences:
Dark-electro.
Background/Info:
Bryan
Erickson started writing music in the late 80s, but had to wait for the early
90s to release the first Velvet Acid Christ productions. Several noticeable and
influential albums have been released like “Fun With Knives”, which has been
re-released and remastered this year. “Ora Oblivionis” is the new work, which
comes four years after “Dire Land”. The songs are inspired by self-destruction.
Content:
Bryan
Erickson has probably accomplished one of the most eclectic Velvet acid Christ
albums to date. It remains a pure dark-electro driven opus featuring tormented
atmospheres, aggressive sequences, sophisticated sound treatments and danceable
kicks, but still an album with evasive passages, punkish guitar and even a surprising song featuring a kind
of Flamenco guitar. Bryan Erickson has been joined by Dianna Recalde to perform
the female vocals.
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Velvet Acid Christ always has had something very unique when it comes to
analyze the sound. I think we might speak about a proper sound DNA, which is
based upon a sophisticated writing, but also a lot of efforts to create original
sound treatments. There clearly is a good-old vintage/analogue touch running
through the compositions and that’s what makes the main difference with young
musicians. I prefer the more danceable cuts and especially refer to the opening
songs (cf. “Conviction”, “Adventures In Babysitting The Antichrist” and “The
Bullet Wins”). In a different style and I dare to affirm innovative style
“Conjuro” is a surprising, but great cut. The flamenco guitar sound reminds me
of Juno Reactor’s “Pistolero” so did Velvet Acid Christ created its own
‘pistolero’? Time will tell, but it’s a cool, danceable and even sensual piece.
Another interesting and important item of the album is the female vocalist
Dianna Recalde adding a sensual breeze to the song, which are dealing with real
dark and tormented subjects.
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“Ora Oblivionis” is the most unusual album from Velvet Acid Christ to
date. The work is covering real diversified influences and that’s why all
die-hard fans might not be convinced.
Conclusion:
Velvet
Acid Christ remains inspired by dark themes and obscure sound treatments, but
also dares to explore other sonic paths. This artist remains a warrant for
high-qualitative and dark electro music!
Best
songs:
“The Bullet Wins”, “Conjuro”, “Pill Box”, “Conviction”, “The Colors Of
My Sadness”, “Adventures In Babysitting The Antichrist”.
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