Friday, April 4, 2008

Elika - Trying Got Us Nowhere - CD

(Fiercely Indie) This is an interesting release that flows between light airy trance / electronica music to full out industrial within the same song. The vocalist, Evagelia, is well suited to the music, but her voice feels forced into the beats on the heavier parts. It's a shame, because I think she could add another layer if she flowed over the beats instead having her vocals chopped up to fit the underlying rhythm The overall feel of the band is excellent, kind of a cross between Halou, Ilya and Portishead. Some of the transitions from the softer trance bits to the heavy fury could be better executed, but overall the sound is excellent.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)

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