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Weeping Silence from Malta have a long history, stretching
back to the 90’s, releasing an album in 2000. It’s taken
eight years to release this, their second, during which
time they have undergone many changes. Vocalist Rachel Grech
has a truly magnificent voice, a mix of Marcela Bovio from
Stream of passion and Sharon Den Adel of Within Temptation.
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After a short spooky intro, there follows four beautiful,
dreamy songs that rise and fall, rise and fall like the
sea, over the course of about 10 minutes each, full of other
worldly moodiness and splendour. I listened to this on a
Sunday morning, and this proved to be perfect to relax and
chill out to, after a stressful week I felt at peace with
the world. The only criticism is the rather trebly rhythm
guitar sound in the heavier passages, but the musicianship
is superb, with lovely guitar work and atmospheric keys.
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Copies are available on EBay and on Sleaszy Rider web
store
http://www.sleaszyrider.com/html/store.htm
They have another album in the can and
are looking for a label; they deserve to have companies
beating down the door to sign them.
8.5 out of 10.
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