Faith and The Muse
Evidence of heaven

THE REVIEW

I have always wondered what Faith and the Muse, led by William Faith, sounded like, and at the first opportunity, I eagerly procured this album, which needs no introduction. Simply put, it is a masterpiece. Faith and his muse Monica Richards have produced a fantastic record.

The macabre dances open with the instrumental Joy, which introduces the world illuminated by the album. Gothic music, Renaissance tradition, and tight and esoteric, almost ritual atmospheres (The chorus of the furies) blend seamlessly with decadent romanticism (Old souls). Shattered in aspect is charming and represents the most “commercial” moment of the album, almost industrial; without any loss of style, this album rather presents very “high” moments.

One almost gets the impression of being among ghosts in this album, but not intended as terror, rather as a magnificent atmosphere. Probably the tragic events that occurred in the period just before the final draft of the album influenced it greatly (the death of Rozz Williams and that of the bassist who performed live with the band).

Monica’s voice is extraordinary, showing no signs of weakness in any part of the album, and Faith’s contributions are very fitting.

As I said before, a masterpiece that will surely remain in the history of gothic-ethereal.

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PS: Genre: Ethereal Gothic