Theatre of Tragedy – “[‘Mju:zik]”
Okay, it has been a while since I heard this band, but I could have sworn that they played a sort of death/doom metal style, right? A while ago, a long while ago, ‘zine reviews were comparing them to My Dying Bride. Well, what is it with bands changing drastically in style and not changing the freakin name!? Paradise Lost is the main band I’m thinking about as I write this review. You can forget the doom/death style they once had, and now I would definitely call them an electronic band who tries to include their metal influences. Does it work? Well, opinions will definitely vary. As for me, I just don’t know what to think yet. Since I haven’t heard this band since 1997 or so, I can actually admit that it’s pretty catchy and an enjoyable listen. Then again, my taste has changed since then as well, so… This sounds like an 80’s electronic band actually. We have male vocals and female vocals, keyboards, a lot of electronic hip-hop dance beats going around, and some guitar work, where they try and blend in their metal, though I really don’t think that word is in their vocab. anymore. Anyway, if you’re into Ramstein, KMFDM, or any other band along those lines, this will definitely be for you! I’ll keep listening and see what it does for me.