The Oxidising Angel

Blutengel

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 6, 2005)
• Original Release Date: December 6, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Metropolis Records
• ASIN: B000BRP2AA
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #100,307 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Chris Pohl's singing graces are at their best. The title track stands as a perfect example as to how dark electronic dance music should sound - driving beats merged with sinister but melodic electronica and atmospheric synthesizer pads. Pohl's characteristic dark vocal timbre delivers the addictive tune with a lot of emotion, while his female counterparts take the listener to other worlds. A highlight is "Cry Little Sister", an intense electronic rendition of the title song to 80's cult-vampire flick, "The Lost Boys". Blutengel prove once again that they're at the top of their game.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, January 31, 2006

By	Matthew Haga "Haga" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

Wow the cd is amazing! At first I heard the single for the cd "Oxidisng Angel" and just 30 second samples of every other song, by itself the song "Oxidising Angel" was worth my money but the 30 second samples just don't do justice when I heard them I actually thought of returning the CD as soon as I got it, but luckily I didn't. This is my analysis of the cd:

1. Oxidising Angel, The (10/10 Love it great to dance to)
2. Cry Little Sister (10/10 Excellent, I mean really great cover)
3. Burning Heaven (10/10 Good Lyrics and Vocals)
4. Little Love, A (10/10 I love it because we all feel this wat)
5. Leave The Day (Great vocals and lyrics)
6. Angels Of The Dark - (Lost Area remix) (10/10 Reminded me of Vampire Romance)
7. Falling - (Angelus Mortus remix)(10/10 Just Love it)
8. Navigator - (Noxx/Rilinger remix, with Sara Noxx) (10/10 I loved Sara Noxx's seductive voice it adds a lot to the song IMHO)
9. Oxidising Angel, The - (Control System remix) (7/10 All right not really necessary)
10. Leave The Day - (Crystal Tears remix) (10/10 Great for a rave but that is the hole CD)
11. Oxidising Angel, The - (single edit) (Same as # one but it the music video version*)
(Hidden Track)
* The Music Video isn't on this edition

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Angels of the dark, January 13, 2006

By	Erica Anderson (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I am a relatively new fan to Blutengel. I have only heard one of their songs a couple of years ago. I have always wanted to get one of their cds but their music was only available as an import and the prices weren't exactly cheap. Blutengel finally got US distribution for their latest album "The Oxidising Angel". I recently received a copy of the band's new album and I immediately fell in love with the band's brand of EBM. The cd kicks off with a major punch with the title track. The song is propelled by a fierce synth hook and aggressive electronic beats. Chris Pohl's dark, rich vocals gives the entire album an atmospheric sound. His voice is complimented by his two backing female vocalists. After hearing this cd, it would be hard not to recognize Chris Pohl's beautiful voice. The band does an amazing interpretation of "Cry Little Sister" from the campy vampire flick "The Lost Boys". That song along certainly makes buying "The Oxidising Angel" worth the money. Then there is the gorgeous piano ballad "A Little Love". "Leave the Day" returns the album to that fast paced beat that the title track. My very favorite track is "Angels of the Dark". It is very catchy and is worthy of constant replay on the stereo or on my computer at work. Great dance song. Same with "Navigator". The synth beats on all of the songs are crisp and melodic. It is getting rarer and rarer nowadays to find a cd that is completely flawless. The production is immaculate. The vocals are clear and not bogged down by samples or poor production. The songs are addictive and should be listened to at top volume. If you like bands like Icon of Coil, VNV Nation, and (old) Apoptygma Berzerk, "The Oxidising Angel" is certainly worth checking out.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oxidising Angel: worth preserving!, December 13, 2005

By	John M. Martens "Brother John" (Duluth, Minnesota) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Finally, Blutengel is on an American record label (Metropolis Records) and they are in with some great original stuff! This time most of the lyrics are in English, possibly to give it more appeal to the west. Their cover of "Cry Little Sister" is simply slick! Across this album, the female vocals are soft and clear; they'll give you that special tingly feeling that only Blutengel can give. The refreshing remix of "Angels of the Dark" (original is on the album Demon Kiss) was very well done. Their music in this album is bold and courageous, boasting their confidence and pride in their latest work. The last track is about 16 minutes long, but the middle section is about six and a half minutes of dead silence before the bonus "track" starts playing. They could have made it a shorter buffer, but I'd say it's worth the wait. Don't miss out on this milestone!