Karmacode - Lacuna Coil Review
Before last February, I had never heard of Lacuna Coil. That in itself is not unusual. There are many bands, and some of them very good, seasoned performers that go unheralded in the mainstream passing under my radar altogether. With my eclectic tastes in music, that should not be much of a surprise.Lacuna Coil, a band that hales from Milan, Italy may defy simple categorization. They appear to be comfortable with the labels 'metal' and 'gothic' but they transcend both sub-genres of rock. Although I have not yet seen them perform I look forward to doing sovery soon and will offer a follow-up review of their stage performance. I have heard that they have a very good stage presence and that has helped them develop a following of loyal fans since their arrival to tour in the US.
Lately around the greater Orlando area Lacuna Coil's hit single Our Truth has become almost as ubiquitous as the cell phone in the elecromagnetic specrtum. Of course they are receiving a good deal of local airplay and trade press coverage in eager anticipation of their performance as one of the main stage acts later this month at Orlando's Tinker Field as part of the Earthday Birthday concert event. (They are also currently on tour with Rob Zombie, et. al.).
Yesterday, 4/4/06 was the national release of Karmacode, the most recent studio work for the band. The new CD's first hit single, Our Truth is a song with haunting, ethereal vocals that become a captivating hook for the song, showcasing the power and potential of this band. I liked it from the first time that I heard it.
Lacuna Coil's sound is refreshing and many times unique as it refuses to be cornered into a convenient category. There is enough driving metal to satisfy even the most jade rockers while the exotic sounds of the vocals lend a strange, almost magical quality to the to the lyrical content of each track. The overall effect is a sonically pleasing experience that from start to finish is powerful, highly energized, attention getting and memorable. It is obvious that the band can rock with the best of them but they do it with the style of a seasoned touring band that knows how to work an audience whether they are on stage or on CD. Lacuna Coil is a class ac - a highly skilled ensemble of musicians supporting and at times transcending the haunting lyrics, vocal harmonies with tight and precise instrumentation that enhances the aural experience.
I am particularly fond of the vocal performance of Cristina Scabbia on In Visible Light and enjoy the backbeat and double bass drumming of Cristiano Mozzati under the chorus along with the guitar work of Cristiano Migliore and Marco Biazzi and the highly competent bass lines of Marco Coti Zelatit. it is one of the outstanding performances of the collection.
Andrea Ferro demonstrates his prowess as a vocalist throughout the tracks but in his duet with Cristina on Within Me their blending of voices carry the musical accompanyment along for the ride, at times seeming to be one powerful voice; another track that is worth listening to several times over.
Historically, many of the bands that have played in the previous 12 Earthday Birthday festivals in Orlando have almost immediately springboarded into the national limelight. Playing before an anticipated sell-out crowd of 25,000 I would expect more than just the simple boost of winning over a some new fans. Along with the launch of this new CD Lacuna Coil will pave some new ground in the music industry for some time to come. I am looking forward to witnessing their set in person.
For those who live within driving distance of Central Florida, Earhday Birthday is April 30, at Tinker Field (close to the Citrus Bowl) in Downtown Orlando. The show is nearly a sellout. If you want to attend, you need to buy your tickets very, very soon.
Sharing the main stage with Lacuna Coil at the all-day event will be Rob Zombie, Mudvayne, Staind, Shinedown, Trapt, Nonpoint, Theory of a Deadman, Hinder, Evans Blue and Faktion. As always there will be a stage for local bands to perform, an opportunity for the quality of the local muci scene to be showcased as well.
Lacuna Coil current band members include: Cristina Scabbia, female vocals; Andrea Ferro, male vocals; Marco Coti Zelati, bass; Cristiano Migliore, guitars; Marco 'Maus' Biazzi, guitars; Cristiano 'CriZ' Mozzati, drums.
Label: Century Media
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posted by Unknown @ 11:58 PM
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