Following the download of a really good compilation of European gothic rock I decided to seek out the artists that appeared on the compilation and download their stuff too. Longer term readers will recall that this is, in hindsight, not always a good idea.
The problem with this kind of strategy is that you often end up with albums that are complete tosh bar one or two songs. Indeed, such is the case with Comalies. Which, while enchanted by the gorgeous lead singer Cristina Scabbia and the song Swamped, I sourced obtained and listened to with excitement. An excitement that faded fast when presented by unsophisticated dirge.
It’s a shame when that happens.
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