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The Azoic: forward
The Azoic - forward - [Nilaihah Records]

2003-05-23

As I pressed open in my cd-player I had no idea that 30 seconds later I’ll be in a state of complete shock. The Azoic don’t believe in such thing as high points in their album. Each and every track is a dance-floor hit including 4 remixes by artists such as Assemblage 23 and Oneiroid Psychosis.
The Azoic’s third album is a high b.p.m, completely electronic darkwave project with a high quality production level.
“forward” has that flowing dance feeling to it that bands like vnv-nation and Apoptygma Berzerk got in their latest albums only without the scooter like kitch.
The Azoic are also much more in the spirit of true Goth. The first and second song begins with A Gregorian chorus-like voices and Kristy Venrick voice is just something one cannot ignore. Venrick has amazing range … anything from
Aggressive-sluttish to angelic divine.
Steve Laskarides is a master programmer and composer and his vocals on “Evolution” can certainly meet the standards of artists like Wumpscut and Suicide Commando.
Although I enjoyed each and every track on the album I really admired Kristy Venricks solo part on “Not Justified”. One of the best I’ve heard since “great gig in the sky”. also“lost” with its trance atmosphere is a master-peace of modern e.b.m and pure Goth .
“forward” is definitely the direction this band is going. This duo are gonna be superstars.

Tal Galfsky



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