November 2003 Archives

Simply put, Preserve, Volume One is a stellar comp, solid in every regard.

Even the most starry-eyed of songs are coated with a thin layer of wistfulness and nostalgia.

The lush and detailed world depicted in the anime series truly makes it a wonder to watch.

This CD surpassed any preconceptions I had concerning how a hardcore band should play or operate.

The Way Sect Bloom have really carved out a unique niche for themselves, and they’re calling plenty of attention to it.

Not so industrial to turn away goth fans and not so goth as to turn off industrial fans.

The majority of the compilation’s 16 songs have a techno-industrial flavor.

A true treasure at heart with anyone who enjoys the sounds of industrial and electronic music.

A good debut effort, but it could’ve been polished up a little more.

Textured soundscapes that captivate the listener into their dark and beautiful sonic atmospheres.