This industrial rock duo hails from Canada, a country that has been exporting some pretty decent music lately. Vocalist Zee Jaber, uses her voice in a more rock manner, rather than a blunt instrument like so many industrial bands do. Though a couple of songs into things, she does employ a harsher metal snarl. "Crystal Jellyfish" starts the formula of giving the vocals room during the verse before doing the '90s build-up on the chorus. When the pace picks up for " Lost in Between," there is more of a Fear Factory feel.
There is a cool electronic pulse to "Perodic Dance" that is a sound they should lean into more. When they bust into the heavier dynamic, there is a better dynamic contrast in place. "Fox n Crow" finds a more radio rock middle ground. The syncopation of the guitar is more of a nu-metal waltz. There is more of a Nine Inch Nails-like synth throb to "Dream Watcher." It proves to be effective, as it is familiar but retains its identity. To be titled "Dead," it's more high-energy than not. A 90s-infused beat drives the song. In terms of heaviness, it feels more middle of the road, which, given where music stands in 2025, could be said of most bands like this. Even a band like Spiritbox, which blends poppier electronic elements in the metal core sound they started with.
"One Step" has a more 80s feel to the pulse of its synth bass. I think going in a darker direction might also help this project, as feeling darker adds to the sense of heaviness, and even on the more menacing verses of "Love Virus," there is a lighter element that feels like it is due to how this was mixed. Or the other option is what they display on "Them" switch it up and go in a more sensual electronic direction. This almsot feels more true to who they are. The last track is more of an ambient outro than a song. I will give this album an 8.5, they care about songs, and bring interesting ideas to the table while reminding you of a nostalgic era typical of the genre, but they got the assignment right.
11.3
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