Owensboro ( KY ) - United States
Joined : March 06, 2008
When it comes to this CD, it should end up in the limelight of Jamendo.
Abscondo's CD Stages touches society's demeanor, our own feelings and situations, even the traps we easily, often unconsciously, fall into.
Lunch Date is a nice vigorous song. Though, the best song of the album is definitely Forbidden Curiosities with its quintessential melancholic twist that is recognizable throughout songs from previous album - Midnight Snow. In that sense I felt it was kind of a reverberation of Midnight Snow. Scent of Youth and Consciousness are stars of the album, too.
The album is consistent, very visual with best lyrics. I was only surprised about the last song, Insecurities, that could have seized its own potential and be more resounding. Lyrics are overwhelming as always, though.
Otherwise it's the second album by Abscondo that I love to wallow in.
I appreciated artist's attitude of explaining the meanings of songs in his video commentary. I'd say that's what should be part of every CD in contemporary world of music.
I highly recommend this album as well as the previous one to compare how much an artist can develop in a year. Bows to the artist and thanks for sharing this on Jamendo.
Definitely nice sounds put at one place!
Very good album. Description of the album grabbed my attention in the first place and songs are just as good. Midnight Snow album makes sense as a whole, it's almost like watching a movie.
Music is unique and I haven't heard something like this anywhere else. So I wouldn't compare it to any other artist. Though the artist's voice slightly reminds me of Pulp's.
The best songs for me are Strangled Into Gray, Midnight Snow, Tattoo Angel, Morning Rain, Dreamscape (has one of the best lyrics I've ever heard) and Sentiment.
5*, worth downloading!