Christine Plays Viola
Vacua
The waiting has come
to an end; and we have here the latest release by this great Gothic
Rock band: Christine Plays Viola. The previous release “Innocent
Awareness” is a kaleidoscopic and entrancing experience (read ourreview here) and after releasing two promos, the new full-length has
been revealed. CVP is a very innovative band with lots of interesting
ideas and wide vision: As artists they have the resources, and they
have this pretty rich imagination. Their releases features those
inventive refreshing sounds and they don't stay in a single spot in
terms of a musical style. This band moves with unique grace, between
this kind of progressive Gothic Rock (with a very unique vision),
Dark Wave, Post Punk, and some experimental approach. This could be
the most Avant-garde band in the Gothic Rock scene of The New
Millennium. When listening to a band like Christine Plays Viola; you
have to isolate yourself from the outside world and its noise, get in
your favorite seat, and… have a listen and enjoy!!
Let it flow….
“Awakening Of The
Damned” is the intro, after this one the album really kicks off
with “Wrapped In Spiral” and this is some highly-refined Post
Punk-New wave sound; this song reaches sublime moments; and this is
just the beginning. “Slaughter Of The Black Sun” comes with a
faster pace and it has this pretty dynamic sound; they have a double
edge here: They can be really experimental; and at the same time they
can make you move with catchy rhythm. ”In Silence Withdrawn” is
gloomy and it has suspense; the arrangement and the orchestration are
stunning. The band displays too many different musical textures here,
and the progressions and changes are finely executed. “Threatening
Clouds Of Surrender” is top Post Punk-New Wave; this song is simply
wonderful, it’s well constructed and the execution is pristine.
“Near The Entrance To The Underworld” is progressive Gothic Post
Punk at their finest. This song is so finely crafted. “Scattered In
The Dust (Slay With Dismay)” is epic with that suspense at the
beginning, and suddenly the song simply explodes with awesome energy,
Christine Plays Viola has a very unique style and aesthetics; and
this song is a perfect example of this. “The Drown Of The Beastmen”
shows kind of a mastery of tension in the music of CVP; once again
the musical progressions take you from one mood to another, and they
are the definitive masters doing this kind of sonic atmospheres.
“Rejecting the Limitations of Fate” has analog synths, and is
like Vangelis meets Goth-Post Punk ; this is like a pretty
interesting intro to the stunning song called “Leocadia” which is
an exquisite and stunning song. It’s excellent stuff. “Apointment
With Death” is interesting because it adds some elements of the
Death Rock sound of The New Millennium; and the sound of this song is
one of a kind stuff. “Wooshing Dissolution” is more experimental
sound without losing the excitement, and the dynamic energy. “Sublime
Ravings” is like a sonic palette with lots of different musical
textures; the musical transitions are tied perfectly , and is really
captivating instrumental sound. “Sharp Impulse” comes with faster
rhythm and awesome energy. And “Thirst For Justice” is highly
atmospheric and introspective, and at the same time this song shows a
slight aggressive edge.
Christine
Plays viola is one of the most interesting bands of today; when I
listened for the first time to this band, it captured my attention.
They have great imagination, innovative ideas, and they are very
talented musicians who can translate those ideas into awesome songs.
This album can expand your musical horizon; a one of a kind album
coming out from a one of a kind band. A very refreshing and absorbing
experience indeed.
Daniel Olvera