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Frost

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Well, I've had a chance to listen to the CD and I must say that I have to agree with the last reviewer who reviewed the album. It sounds almost exactly like Icon of Coil, but I've noticed in some songs it sounds exactly like Spektralized. Either way, to me it sounds like a Various Artists CD that only contains Spektralized and Icon of Coil. Seriously, it really does...to me. However, if you're a fan of both bands, than you'll like it. I'm sure of it. Though, I can't deny that I liked the album. Just so at least I know that it's not always Andy from IOC singing in a similar background of music.

Let me start by saying I've been a fan of Metropolis Records for many years now. I was looking for some new music and picked this album up the other day. This project features Sebastian Komor from Icon of Coil, and Richard Bjorklund of Spektralized. I've never really listened to either of the original bands, so I didn't know what to expect. After listening, I was impressed. They haven't done anything new sound wise, but the combination of modern synthpop, and EBM sounds great. The vocals sound very much like Depeche Mode meets Apoptygma Berzerk, VNV Nation, etc; If you're looking for something that sounds 1985ish mixed with modern EBM, then you should enjoy this album.

Monofader is a collaboration effort between Sebastian Komor (Icon of Coil) and Richard Bjoerklund (Spektralized). Frost has a dark synth-pop vibe, but yet an agressive groove. I would say it's a little on the gothier side. Mimic and Scars, more anthem-like, are probably my favorite tracks, but there are plenty of other catchy songs that are a nice blend of Darkwave, Futurepop and EBM. The album is a mixed bag of slow and upbeat tunes. Random thought: I hear a definite Cabaret Voltair influence.

If you like synthpop or futurepop, you should probably add Frost to your collection. EBM fans may like as well, but I suggest you take a test listen first.

Cheers!

I don't understand also why some reviewers are saying this sounds like IOC. This is pure synth-pop, not EBM at all, tough it's got some energetic songs. This is not aggressive or harsh synth pop either, it's quite melodic, dance-y and nice. It has some dance oriented songs and some others more relaxed and deep but not cheesy or boring at all. Overall a great synth pop (I say again: synth pop) experience.

this cd kinda dissapointed me.. i was expecting more. this cd is entertaining if your a fan of Icon Of Coil. But other than that i dont see much to praise this cd about.. Sounds just like icon of coil to me.