A SPELL INSIDE HIT ALBUM TRITON RELEASE: FEBRUARY 18, 2002 REVIEW: MARCH 18, 2002

Around the time Melrow wrapped up the chorus for the mindblowingly fantastic "Seconds" was when I realised that the greatness of A Spell Inside is well conserved. The only outspoken difference from earlier works is the decision to make "Hit" exclusively electronic. The songs themselves still buzz and crackle with emotion and still have that unmistakable gothic quality transmitted through Melrow's warm, yet raw-stained vocals.
A Spell Inside struggled some to get this album released, it was initially scheduled for a mid 2001 release, but it is, as they say, worth the wait. "Hit" holds a total of twelve tracks, and the only track that doesn't hold up to the coolness and electronic delight of the other tracks is the one not written by solely by Melrow, "2nd Invasion". "Seconds", a sizzling synthpop tune with a superb chorus to match, "Crags" with its different transformation moods and the the enhanced gothic touch of "Revenge" are merely three of many examples of electronic pop candy on "Hit".
Enough said. Find it and take action!

NIKLAS FORSBERG