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Release Date
17 October 2001
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Length
11 tracks
Holy is the 6th full length album of In Strict Confidence and was released on January 12, 2004 by Metropolis Records.
Fans of this group will recognize from the very beginning the combination of grinding guitars with a number of dynamic electronic elements. A great variety is also present in this release with a few excellent guest musicians and a range of tempos and styles. "Eye of Heaven" has quickly become a highlight and favorite of mine on this album as it portrays this variety and the dynamics present so well. This heavy track brings out the dark and brooding nature of the deep vocals, guitars and solid beat in a mid-tempo fashion. Ion Javelyn appears as guest vocalist on "Seven Lives" which is another solid mid-tempo piece thus showing more of excellent strength provided in the foundation of this trio coupled with excellent guest appearances.
The real power of this music comes out in some of the more up-beat pieces such as the track "Closing Eyes" which also has alternating male and female vocals. The emotional intensity is turned up a notch with this track as well, adding more variety and making this a nice club-friendly selection as well. Taking this danceable style further with the siren-like vocals of Antje Schulz we're presented with "Emergency". "Another Night" is another track that is very dance-friendly but goes back to the heavy musical style with Dennis' deep vocals and layered synths.
So far we have some great mid-tempo tracks and the faster dance-friendly rhythms providing a great variety. There are many more of these on this album, but as with many previous works, also present on this album is a trance-like instrumental work lasting over thirteen minutes.
Overall this is a stellar album that has a bit of everything. Dreamy siren vocals, heavy and emotional elements that we've grown to love with this group and tons of extras. The only complaint I have and why I won't give this album a perfect rating is because of the questionable artwork included. Some of it is beautiful in many ways, but the fact that a nun is presented with her breasts hanging out of a corset in one way or another, I found it slightly disturbing, and I don't think I'm the only one in this scene that feels we could still do without this type of artwork included right on the front-cover of the album. But as for the music, the lyrics, vocals, production and all other facets, the album is wonderful.
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