GIRLS UNDER GLASS
EQUILIBRIUM ALBUM HALL OF SERMON RELEASE: JUNE 21, 1999 REVIEW: JULY 13, 1999 
This darkwave trio from Hamburg is back with a follow-up to their last full length album "Firewalker". "Equilibrium" is more romantic and less aggressive than its predecessor, and I like what I hear! The material is good and, believe it or not, all songs are actually good! A couple of them remind me of typical goth metal. But there is a positive difference in the presence of electronic sounds and melodies. Girls under Glass is not a monotonous band and offers variety. The opening track "Roses of Death" is a great piece of work, despite the dorky title. The song is slow, beautiful and seductive. The last song I'm about to mention is my favourite "Is This the Place". It's a good representative for this album, since it's mid-tempo, has well arranged electronic sounds and production worthy of imitation. There's not much more to say about this album. Girls under Glass gives us nine varied songs of high quality. JOHAN ASTEMARK |
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