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VIRUS Mag - 04/2006
DISTORTED REALITY Daydreams and Nightmares Label: Nilaihah When it comes to sophomore releases, many bands struggle to either replicate their sound or go in another direction entirely. Instead, Distorted Reality returns with a signature sound that's stronger than ever. "Daydreams and Nightmares" had fans waiting for quite some time. Was it worth the wait? Absolutely yes! It's all here. The electro-ballads that were found on the excellent debut "The Fine Line Between Love And Hate", thanks to the soulful vocals of Martha Arce and Christian Kobusch. Yet somehow, it?s different.When I first listened to this record, my overall impression was that this is not an overly electro record, with the constant in-your-face, throbbing beats. The album stands tall with 10 brand new tracks (including an exciting cover of Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell") as well as 5 remixes, and a live version of "Rebel Yell". They definitely give 100% and plenty of tracks to satisfy those eager fans. Starting off with "Never Change", a catchy, low-key song reintroduces us to the band's sound. "Get A Clue" is an impressive duet with Julia Beyer (Technoir). If I had to point out a few album highlights (though each track is flawless and great unto itself) I'd have to say that I was really blown away by "Those Eyes". It has a sort of swing to it, definitely a different sound, brilliant vocals, and an atmospheric feel to it overall. "I Am Waiting" is a powerful ballad, with Martha's vocals backed up by a piano. "Rebel Yell" is very well done, blending the duo's sound with a timeless dance classic. The album artwork is also much brighter aesthetically than the previous record, and definitely reflects the introspective tone of the record. Each remix is different, providing the fast-paced sounds that were more subtle in the original tracks. This is another great thing about this record. The 10 tracks are easily open to remixing. It will be a real treat to hear what other remixes come out of this record. This is definitely up there with the top releases of the year so far. No one should be disappointed by this one! Sarah, 10 Apr 2006 back to press overview |
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