{"id":46823,"date":"2014-11-10T07:07:57","date_gmt":"2014-11-10T12:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=46823"},"modified":"2014-11-10T07:07:57","modified_gmt":"2014-11-10T12:07:57","slug":"my-own-ghost-love-kills-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/my-own-ghost-love-kills-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"My Own Ghost | Love Kills<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Joe Mis<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"OLYMPUSThe music of Luxembourg’s My Own Ghost is difficult to pigeon-hole. Perhaps the band’s own words describe it best: \u201cWe are a rock band. And sometimes a pop band. With electronic things.\u201d However you classify it \u2013 power metal, Gothic metal, female-fronted metal, progressive metal, pop\/electronic metal \u2013 the music on their debut release Love Kills<\/em> is simply GOOD.<\/p>\n

My Own Ghost was founded in 2013 by guitarists Fred Brever and David Soppelsa, and bassist Joe May. They added singer Julie Rodesch (Providers, Seven Days On Fire) and drummer Michael Stein (Red Circuit) to complete the lineup. Each member of the band has a different musical background, and each contributes to the songwriting process \u2013 giving them a varied and diverse sound. Musically they blend elements from almost every modern metal genre, and deliver it with excellent musicianship and the right amount of fire. Rodesch has a great voice and a decent range. She is passionate and emotional whether doing a ballad, something heavy, or a pop-tinged piece. The guitar teamwork of Brever and Soppelsa is far better than average \u2013 they sound like they have been playing together for many years. The rhythm section is no slouch either \u2013 May’s bass is spot on and Stein’s drums clockwork perfection no matter the style.<\/p>\n

Musical highlights include: the energetic opener \u201cCrimson Ground,\u201d an anti-war anthem with a bit of a Flyleaf meets Evanescence vibe; the kicky bass line and superb vocals on \u201cLost;\u201d the blend of pop and alternative metal (and extra crunchy guitars) on \u201cWaiting In The Wings;\u201d the incurably peppy and poppy \u201cBeautiful Mistake\u201d and the way it contrasts with the piano-driven \u201cSilence;\u201d the radio ready, toe-tap inducing \u201cFree Fall;\u201d the very strong teamwork of guitar, bass, and drums on the eerie \u201cBorn In Fire;\u201d and the overall thrashy feel to the intense final track, \u201cIntoxicated.\u201d<\/p>\n

Love Kills<\/em> is a very strong debut from a very strong band. My Own Ghost proves itself to be a band to watch \u2013 everything just clicks. Well written and structured songs are balanced by excellent technical performances, and the band is just dripping with potential. If you look beyond Rodesch’s superb voice, you’ll realize that the entire band deserves high praise for their technical ability and near flawless delivery. The broad range of musical styles should give them equally broad appeal, and the radio-friendly delivery of even their heaviest and darkest material can only help. This \u201cbroadness\u201d may be the band’s one weakness \u2013 as they grow they truly need to focus on achieving a more cohesive sound and style so they can build a firm fan base. Couple the band’s raw talent with warm and lively production and you have a winner all around.<\/p>\n

My Own Ghost’s Love Kills<\/em> is one of the better debuts of 2014. It is long (nearly an hour) and ambitious (13 tracks), and it delivers – highly recommended!<\/p>\n

Genre: Melodic Metal<\/p>\n

Band:
\nJulie Rodesch (vocals)
\nFred Brever (guitars)
\nDavid Soppelsa (guitars)
\nJoe May (bass)
\nMichael Stein (drums)<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tCrimson Ground
\n2.\tLost
\n3.\tWaiting In The Wings
\n4.\tCrystal Ball
\n5.\tBad Love
\n6.\tBeautiful Mistake
\n7.\tSilence
\n8.\tFree Fall
\n9.\tPathways
\n10.\tBroken Mirror
\n11.\tBorn In Fire
\n12.\tMute
\n13.\tIntoxicated<\/p>\n

Label: Secret Entertainment<\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/www.myownghost.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 8\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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