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Hildegard of Bingen: The Lauds of Saint Ursula
From Dusk Till Dawn [Limited Edition] [Soundtrack] [Import]
Hori Hai (Songs of Holi): A Festival of Colours
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For those who can't get enough of beat-heavy, psychedelic melodies laden with luscious female singing, My Scarlet Life will not disappoint. Following the lead of bands like Sky Cries Mary and Perfume Tree, this Chicago-based quintet crafts ethereal soundscapes that often borrow from Middle Eastern musical traditions. And similar to their predecessors, the band distinguishes itself with fierce rhythm and guitar work that gives the album momentum. Programmer and keyboardist Preston Klik, who has worked with Smashing Pumpkins and Ministry, gives the music an industrial edge that provides a counterpoint to the enchanted female vocals and balances richly textured effects with refreshing instrumentation and arrangements. --Lucas Hilbert