Makes My Blood Dance : "Z3r0 2 LGHT $p33d!"

The project from New York plays a dancey, upbeat version of modern goth rock. It has more of a neon feel than typically being dark, though even on the opening track, there are moments when they ebb into a more organic atmosphere. Much like Mindless Self Indulgence or more recent Marilyn Manson, the electronic elements are balanced out by actual instruments. "Black Summer" is darker than the first song. It almost feels like a 90s alt-rock power ballad, though it swings into a more hip grinding groove. I suppose you could even throw in Orgy as a point of comparison. 

"Impossible Odds" has a robotic vocal that chimes, but overall it's a brighter, more dance-oriented song. Yes, even with the gang vocals. There is a much more Orgy sound despite the more emotional atmosphere on "Your Little Hand in Mine". I am also getting "Issues" era Korn vibes at times. Though it's poppier than any of the artists I have used as musical reference points so far, the lements of those artists still leave their thumbprint on what is being done here. "Lately' features Macy Gray, which is odd on a few levels. The overall sound is too happy for my tastes. 

I prefer the mood on "Heavy Metal Armour" whih is not metal at all. But works off a decent groove. There is also an element to what is going down here that reminds me of the band Strvngers, though this is not as dark. "Forget to Let it in" has more of a 90s alt-postindustrial feel, though the production is a little too slick and takes the edge off it. I had to listen to it twice, as the first time it did not really grab me. There is a marginally more organic rock feel to "Invisible Friend' which benefits from the dynamic arrangement. The overly emotive vocals work for this kind of music but can be either a selling point or a deterrent, depending on the audience. "Spin You Around" splits the difference between 90s goth rock and early 2000's emo pop. I will give this an 8.5, as it leans perhaps too far in a birght pop diretion and could stand to be darker, but I am sure some kids will be into this, it's well done for what it is. takes you back to the days of Myspacce. Out June 5th on Metropolis Reccords.