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 AENIMA
Revolutions
1999
CD
BIO CD 29
It's always a pleasure to receive material from countries less well associated
with the gothic-industrial scene, and the Portuguese group
Aenima is certainly no disappointment. The band was formed by Carmen
and Rune in Autumn 1997 and now includes Paulo (bass), Nor
(guitar) and Hugo (drums). Carmen is the lead singer and all-round
inspiration. Rune comes from London and is the group's digital expert.
Carmen's vocals are excellent and Aenima produce a rich and ethereal
Dead Can Dance-style sound. I'm sorry, but the comparison is inescapable
without in any way implying that this is a mere imitation. The sound is
on the whole busier and more electronic and the vocals distinctly different.
Aenima have already achieved professional maturity and their latest work
is, I understand, enlivened by a stronger and more live-sounding approach.
Contracted to produce two CDs, they were rendered label-less when the
record company (Symbiose) went out of business after the release of this
first one, Revolutions. Their current aims are to get tracks into
compilation CDs and bookings for concerts and festivals throughout Europe
during the Summer. So come on you dark music impresarios and contact them
at the address below.
Rik - 14 March 2001
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