"Falling to Pieces" brings out the darker side of these three talented individuals. The beat is almost waltz-like, as the guitar plays out more like a crying violin, and though the song’s tempo is somewhat melancholy, the soul of the vocals gives this tune its pain as stated in the title. A pain everyone has felt at one time or another. "Kissing The Boulevard" also has that dark love lost feel to it. Its beat is more up-tempo than the previous track, yet the vocals really bring out the sadness. "Life means nothing when you're talking to her you can't understand/ life means nothing when you just can't find it/ love."
From what I understand, this is their first full length CD, if so, wow! Hearing them briefly on the radio got me interested, but this CD has made me a fan. If one were to mix Sonic Youth with Love and Rockets, that would be very close to the music that Gliss brings. I hate doing that, comparing or whatever, but those are two of my favorite bands, and Gliss is starting to become another.
Love The Virgins is a great album and it definitely deserves a listen to, by anyone with an ear for a fresh vibe. Gliss brings us into their world, one of contrasting sounds of hard and soft, all within the perimeters of rock and roll. I can't wait for their next one.
Written by Fumo Verde
Article comments
1 - You
I agree, this band has talent I rarely see in other bands. I know them, and I can say they are not faking anything or trying to be anything. As for the two singers, Martin does all the main vocals, Dave and Victoria do backups, though I can't even hear Dave most of the time. That high pitched bleat is Marty, and so is that low croon. They are amazing.
2 - Beau
Yeah I auctaly know Davids brother. He is my youth pastor. They did a concert for us a while back and let me say this they put on one hell of a show... its amazing to see them switch it up on stage when you normally just see a group in thee set roles but no they take it a step and and switch. The music is good has a very unique twist to it. Would defentitly recomend seeing them live if they have any shows... last i heard they are doing a tour in europe but if u cant get in on one grab a copy of their cd you should beable to get on somewhere off the net