Monumentum

Frozen Plasma

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 7, 2009)
• Original Release Date: July 7, 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Metropolis Records
• ASIN: B002ADPF8M
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #273,251 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

The first single "Hypocrite" and the debut album "Artificial" were extremely successful in the US and in Europe. The club anthem "Warmongers" from their 2006 EP "Emphasize" became one of the most played songs in venues around the world. This follow-up is a groundbreaking, emotional, and empathetic masterpiece. It merges the songwriting and poetic lyrics of Vasi Vallis (NamNamBulu mastermind) with the touching and powerful voice of Felix Marc (Diorama) to create an absorbing atmosphere. RIYL: VNV Nation, Seabound, Wolfsheim, Covenant.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific synthpop, July 7, 2009

By	E. Anderson - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

I have always wanted to check out Frozen Plasma's music but I either never got around to ordering online or finding their music in stores. When I saw that they had a new album coming out a couple of months ago, I decided to pre-order a copy from Metropolis Records. I am glad I did. I have been listening to their new album MONUMENTUM for over a week now. As a fan of synthpop, Frozen Plasma's music definitely quenched my thirst for new music in that particular genre. I really liked how the music gradually builds up from the first track "Open" which is a beautiful instrumental. The melodies through out the entire album are pure ear candy to my ears. The songs are incredibly infectious. The majority of the songs have a good solid dance beat. I do like how the cd opens and closes with an instrumental track. I really can't describe Felix Marc's vocals. His vocals are very enjoyable to listen to. I could not find one song on the entire album I did not like. I enjoy listening to all of the songs. MONUMENTUM definitely made me a fan of Frozen Plasma.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great synthpop, September 12, 2009

By	H.J. van der Klis (Balkbrug, Overijssel Netherlands) - See all my reviews

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Het Duitse duo Vasi Vallis (voorheen NamNamBulu en VNV Nation) en Felix Marc (Diorama) startten 4 jaar geleden de synthpopband Frozen Plasma . Na hun debuutalbum Artificial (2006) en diverse singles is Monumentum het langverwachte vervolgalbum. Maatschappijkritische, op de dood en verlossing (The End-Deliverance), revolutie (Tanz die Revolution) en het verontrustende levenstempo van veel mensen (Speed of Light) gerichte teksten, zware synthpop, darkwave, maar zeker dance club vriendelijke muziek, kenmerken Frozen Plasma. Tanz die Revolution is Duitstalig, de andere songs Engelstalig, waarmee de deur naar Britse en Amerikaanse clubs open staat. Dark rock music scenes zullen in hun nopjes zijn met de stampende beats en grauwe teksten als "I used to travel through space and time. No harm. No villains to be feared. Until I stepped into your world." Earthung en de ballad Almond Flowers staan bol van de melancholiek, Murderous Trap het heimelijke verliefd zijn op een veel te jong meisje ("A seductive but forbidden sin."). De rustieke instrumental Forgotten Earth doen je wegdromen: mooie landschappen, kabbelend water en voorbijtrekkende wolkenpartijen. Het album sluit af met de extended mix van Speed of Life en Close, letterlijk een finale van een fraaie CD. De heren touren de komende maanden met VNV Nation om Monumentum te promoten.