Previously a member of the legendary, now defunct, german industrial project thorofon, Geneviéve Pasquier released her first work as a solo artist in 2003.The result was a mix of electronic/post-industrial music and 80s-minimal-electro with a frigid but soulful voice. "Soap bubble factory" is her first album on cd - her previous efforts were vinyl only. This is a pretty strong album with some amazing tracks exploring dark, electronic soundscapes,sensuous industrial tunes and driving retro-electro-songs..
Remember and Disappointed expectations are definately my favourite tracks on the album. The vocals are perfectly balanced between being sung and spoken (in english and french) - and there's even enough space left for a little poem! At times I am reminded of a "heavenly voices" artist with minimal electro/ambient soundscapes (Remember) and others reminded of Siouxsie with the same retro industrial soundscape(Disappointed expectations). There are certain similarities to mrs. arafna / november növelet .
For those that are into the minimal electro and retro electro sounds this is a must.

Another brand new release from these veterans of gothik rock and one of the biggest names in the scene. Sadly it is also their farewell bid to us as they leave the stage for the last time.Spanning a career filled with incredible high lights it is difficult not to become nostalgic at this point when memory is turned to 1991 and the first album Enki's Temple.Releasing 7 album in 7 years ( and if I am not mistaken 7 live shows) to bring into reality the 777 of Alister Crowley.Then came the spell of Chaos God followed by the concept albums again by Garden Of Delight/ Lutherion.
This album is the perfect parting gift to us.Filled with messages and concepts either directly or indirectly. Immediately noticeable is that the songs are ore epic on this album, longer songs that are rich in dynamics and mood. The first half ( the beginning 5 tracks) are the more aggressive ( or earthy/grounded) songs.Furiously taking us away to a place where the skies are dark and hope is all but dead.The intensity of the tracks remain unhindered.

Transmission is a great song with a great mixture of everything G.O.D we have come to love. Pounding drums, furious guitar and the incredible voice of Artaud.This songs has the esoteric edge G.O.D is known for as well as the brilliant movement from thunderous aggression to a desperate near silence.
Reign follows on this these two are bound for classic status.Absolutely brilliant tracks.
Lamentum is the strat of things spiralling to a more desolate and desperate nothingness.Followed by the beautifull Still
A Coherent, harmonious and melancholy farewell from one of the Gothic scenes biggest acts.
A brilliant release.