Faith and The Muse – :ankoku butoh:

Releasedate: 30-10-2009/ CD+ DVD Box 4.12.2009; Label: Macabre / Metropolis
By: Nina Mende

Faith and the Muse is an underground gothic/darkwave band composed of two musicians, Monica Richards and William Faith. They are well-regarded in the gothic music scene as innovators and icons. Their music encompasses many genres, from folk-style songs to darker compositions. Richards is the primary singer, although Faith sings one or two tracks on each album. The band is hard to place in any single genre. Their influences include dark alternative, gothic rock, Celtic, and other folk influences. Welsh and Irish mythology have often served as inspiration to many of the band’s songs.

The album is telling a story, almost like a fairy tale. Including sounds of nature, orchestra and such the album starts pictures in your mind to the story. A story with ups and downs, fights, a love story and a happy end. The sound varies between melodic melancholic, soft and loving to aggressive electro. All songs are very touchy and go underneath your skin. Somehow there are many medieval and celtic elements in the music as well as rock elements. A great mix. Listening to their newest album you definitely will not be bored by the sound. The songs are mostly in English. Along with the CD comes a DVD including live footage, music videos, rarities and extras as well as the discography. A great package for fans. Enjoy.

Tracklist: 1. The Woman In The Snow 2. Kamimukae 3. Blessed 4. Battle Hymn 5. Bushido 6. Nine Dragons 7. Harai 8. When We Go Dark 9. The Red Crown 10. Kodama 11. She Waits By The Well 12. Sovereign 13. To Be Continued

Links:
Faith and The Muse MySpace