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An impressive display of eclecticism is on display on
this sampling of the artists that grace Projekt's
roster. This is a label whose very soul thrives on
living on the fringe, and creatively so. The music
from the label is intelligent and often compelling. If
you want to find out the dark corners goth (broadly
speaking) can truly occupy, look no further. You may
think you're goth, but you're not - this is. Hallowed
darkwave label Projekt will take you on a journey with
such artists as Voltaire with its Eurofolk-tinged,
darkly funny excursion, "Cannibal Buffet," or the
angst-ridden and lushly textured electro-industrial of
Android Lust. "In Memory of D'Drennan" by Unto Ashes
is a gorgeous piece of what could almost be called
minimalist industrial metal chillout goth. Really.
Black Tape for a Blue Girl almost seems to be
suicidally smirky on "Knock Three Times." Autumn's
Grey Solace is nothing short of haunting and Mira is
soft, moody and hypnotic. Dark Sanctuary's "Presence"
has the grace and, forgive me, presence, of classical
music (though, of course, it's not classical music,
but it has the majesty) and is weepingly beautiful.
You will swim in the dark, experimental ambience of a
piece of Steve Roach's "Immersion." And Fear Falls
Burning concludes the proceedings with an even grimmer
slab of enveloping ominousity (not a word? who cares). -- review by Kristofer Upjohn
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