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The fourth album from Autumn's Grey Solace, Shades of Grey, is decidedly not Metal, in case any of you would be confused. No, this album falls firmly in another realm. Perhaps it is Darkwave, something that the Projekt Records label has specialized in (created?) for many years. The label apparently calls this sound Dream-pop or Shoegazer and regardless, AGS is moody like The Cure in the early years but with an overall Gothic vibe. Perhaps the Cocteau Twins or Siouxsie and the Banshees would be more apt comparisons, particularly since these bands feature a female vocalist of an arguably similar style. Speakin' o' Metal, "Cold Sea" flirts with the notion thereof with its distorted guitar and Samhain-sounding layered synths and guitar lines, never mind the rocking guitar solo 2/3 of the way through. Scott Ferrell's music is quite a capable vehicle for the impassioned vocals of one Erin Welton, or vice versa, though this sound is indeed steeped in quite a bit of pop sensibility. Also invoked is Julee Cruise, though Welton is less dreamy, more powerful, and a bit of a vocal chameleon to Cruise's one-trick pony. Having listened to this album quite a few times prior to the current listen during the writing of this review, I will say that while Autumn's Grey Solace isn't my usual cup o' tea, they have released a catchy record that could make it on (more) mainstream radio, certainly college radio. Shades of Greay is an interesting and even haunting listen. Thanks, Sam. Keep up the good work.
| Tracklist |
| 1. Treasure Box |
| 2. Cold Sea |
| 3. Angel Of Light |
| 4. Last Tear |
| 5. Hidden |
| 6. Shades Of Grey |
| 7. Fodderwing |
| 8. In The Darkest Night |
| 9. Edge Of The World |
| 10. The Cell |
| 11. Still |
: 41.07
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