Track Listing
1. The last one alive/Angelite 2. Free/Zulu 3. I don't have anything 4. The gates of rock and roll 5. What else do I need/Epithalamica excerpts 6. Blue 7. Land of shame 8. A better place 9. Song without a aame/Virgines caste... 10. We will meet again 11. My TV and you 12. Lady of dreams Year: 1998 Label: Elektra - Official Site |
VAST - 'Music for people' - By M. Freeman
VAST, fronted by Jon Crosby, return to the fold with a different touch from their debut album, this time around sounding like a bastard child of The Cure, whilst witholding the comparisons to Nine Inch Nails' industrial finesse. Crosby, unlike Trent Reznor, tends to rely more heavily on guitars and various other instruments (which he played mainly individually for the debut album) rather than the scratchy synth laden chaos created by Nine Inch Nails. The vocals do draw comparisons to U2, which are all too clear on the excellent ballad 'I Don't Have Anything', but with a constant flooding of orchestral and synthesiser sounds the music always has something new on every corner. There is no denying that this album is increasingly radio friendly in comparison to Vast's earlier effort (Visual Audio Sensory Theater) but with the polished sound, which still features all of the successful components of the first, there are no tracks which should be overlooked. Each and every song has great potential within their own sophomore atmosphere. Tracks like 'Free', 'The Gates Of Rock And Roll' and 'My TV And You' are the more trad-rock arrangements while album closer 'Lady Of Dreams' is a gentle, thought provoking string ensemble. The lyrics all shine through and many have the same direction, but it is a far from tiring direction as new routes of music are undertaken in a light rock texture and this is a sure sign that Vast have much to offer in the future. Metal Obsessive Grade: 82% |