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‘Nightglory'
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Hot on the heels of the bands teaser single/EP ‘Ghloir Ar An Oiche (Nightglory)' the team of Fossi and Bergamini returns to titillate electronic connoisseurs once again. Having moved beyond their sometimes controversial experimental/avant garde and neofolk influences, the soaring pop vocals of Fossi are now firmly established as the bands driving force. The music and lyrics as a result take on a reverential and symphonic edge that transcends the band's underground past.

This interplay of symphonic, electronic and pop is at its most powerful on songs like ‘Hymn', ‘I Killed Judas', and ‘Gethsemane' which illustrate the focused ambition of the band. Yet songs like ‘I'm Not Sorry' and the title track ‘Nightglory' manage to still keep a foot firmly on the dance floor, which will be more than enough to satisfy long-time fans.
The music always walks a fine line between power and panache and occasionally it falters in places but never really loses its poise. At its absolute worst it recalls the best of Europop, but at its best all indiscretions can be forgotten in a moment.

This album feels like one written with the fans in mind. An album that is equal parts brooding darkwave and anthemic pop, which has in turn provided one of their most accessible offerings to date.

[4/5]