Asrai - Sour Ground (single)
As of yesterday (November 12th) people are able to buy the new full-length album of Goth rock/metal band Asrai. And with a new album comes a new single, right? So here it is! Lets find out if the album will be worth some spins.
What I find rather interesting is that this band already started out in 1985. So with their roots in both the punk and the wave scene this must be quite a unique thing I figured. With this in mind I prepared myself for my very first encounter with Asrai.
Well, well
what to think of this? I guess I just didnt really expect this. Besides the fact this music is not at all symphonic as I somehow expected it also lacks the real power I seek in a band. I dont mean its all that bad, its just so damn radio-friendly. A bit more power wouldnt have hurt anyone. Not even the radio airtime for that matter.
Okay, I admit that theres definitely something in this music. For example, the very beginning of the dramatic song Your Hands So Cold, which at least contains some metallic influences, but the overall result just lacks a bit of power. Its all nice melodic work with the obvious wave influences still present, but for me this just isnt enough. I kinda feel like I miss certain things.
Fans of the band will probably easily be pleased with the new Asrai single and album, I think Ill leave it a this reviewing process. This wave goth rock contains some strong melodies but misses the power to convince. Its up to you whether or not to check out the recently released full-length Pearls In Dirt.
