Release Date: 12 April, 2005
Audio CD
Tracks
- Intro
- Chrome
- Arena
- Colours Of Rain
- Strata
- Interceptor
- Entropy
- Endless Skies
- Homeward
- Lightwave
- Perpetual
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Rating 4.0
What is truthVNV Nation is one easily one of best bands in the EBM/futurepop genre as well as in general. I first discovered them a couple of years ago with their last studio album "Futureperfect". I was completely awestruck by their abilities to fuse haunting lyrics and melodies with a blend of industrial and synthpop beats. Ronan Harris writes some of the most beautiful lyrics I have ever heard (i.e "Beloved").
I finally obtained a copy of "Matter + Form". I personally love this album. I think it is great that the band continues to evolve with their sound. I think it would be dull for a band like VNV Nation to stick with one particular sound. It may work for bands like AC/DC but I think in VNV's case, they should be allowed to grow as a band. While there is no "Beloved" to be found on this album per say, the songs are far from lacking a good hook. I dug the industrial-influenced tracks "Chrome" and "Arena". They really set the tone of the album and I hope the band plays one or both of those songs live next month in concert. "Colours of Rain" is a beautiful haunting instrumental. "Homeward" is another personal favorite track of mine that I find myself hitting the replay button on.
I thought "Matter + Form" is a solid follow-up to "Futureperfect". I thought the general overall sound of "Matter + Form" was more aggressive than the band's previous two albums because of songs like "Arena" and "Perpetual" (another personal favorite track of mine). It is definitely one of the best albums of the year so far. I can't wait to see the band live in conert next month. actually 2 1/2 stars to be exactonly has a couple good songs. about 5 or 6 of the songs are just instrumental, which i hate for this type of music. they are usually boring and stupid. It feels like i paid 15 bucks for only 5 or 6 songs.
I like VNV nation and love their last 2 albums, past perfect and empires but this one did not impress me.
save your money and download the only 2 decent songs that are on there. Fantastic"Chrome" and "Perpetual" are among the best of VNV and EBM. Great, great CD. |
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