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audience Score: 416 Vote; 2019; ; Genre: Thriller; country: USA; average Rating: 4,8 / 10 star.
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2018 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase I picked up this book because I started the Sev7en books (which I hated and abruptly stopped during book 2) and really liked a scene where we meet Gabriella. She seemed so sweet, wise, and powerful. This story revolves around a very immature Gabriella falling into instalove with a hesitant but equally smitten, very experienced male MC. He sucks and so does she most of the time. The story repeats this inner dialogue of how much she loves him over and over that feels desperate and childish. I skimmed more than half of that stuff. Also he has this "hidden" secret that's very obvious but never confronted. I think we are supposed to believe she doesn't see it out of magical obfuscation? I honestly dont know. I couldn't get through the book even hoping to see the Gabriella I'd met in the other book which is unlike me. I generally finish books I don't like out of sheer stubbornness, the fact I couldn't get through more than one book by this author might be telling. There were parts that just made me feel bad/frustrated and I couldn't figure out why they were included in the story. Like they didn't move the story forward, or shape the characters or their actions in anyway, just detracted from my enjoyment. I noticed that in Sev7en too. Maybe the author is trying to create angst or something. Whatever the case I wont be reading anything from her again. Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2016 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase I only started this series because I read Born Sinners and that book was amazing! Now I know there is a lot of mixed reviews and I can agree with it not being the best. It was pretty steamy, but I like books to have more story then just sex. Now the main character does start off strong and then ends up being ridiculously stupid that you feel yourself saying is she seriously that naive! Although you might not want to continue the series I say don't give up it gets better and explains Gaberiella behavior in the next book. I read the whole series and I absolutely loved it. This book was not the best but believe me when I say this series is really good. Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2016 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase I actually stumbled along this book in my neverending kindle tbr list. I have so many books that I buy when they are on sale or free but don't actually read them unless I can't find anything else that I just have to read. I was scanning through my list when I happen upon this cover, the cover alone caught my attention, so I read the blurb and thought, why not. I'm a huge fan of paranormal, sex and darkness. This book promised them all and didn't disappoint. But there where some things that I didn't like either... possible spoiler alert continue with caution............ Gabrielle, who is our female lead, has just turned twenty when her adopted parents drop a bomb on her that she's not exactly human and that comes with some magical perks, although she won't get the full effect until her twenty-first birthday when she ascends. In the beginning of the book Gabrielle is strong, loyal, a little closed off with people other than her tight nit group and she had a "take no s**t" attitude. And then Dorian walks into her life and it seems like he almost put a spell on her because, well, she changes and all of the clues to the answers she wants is slapping her in the face, yet she can't see them? They are like the brightest neon sign, lit up flashing the answers and she chooses to ignore them purposely! Even when he's pretty much giving her huge hints that he knows about her! He's dark, definitely dark and even before it tells you at the ending of the book I had guessed who he was. I also didn't like the abrupt ending and am so glad the next book is already out so I don't have to wait. I gave the book four stars because it was written well, I really liked the premises of the book and I want to see where the next book leads. And the sex, Ha! So despite the issues I had with it and that freaking ending... it was still a good book. Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2018 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase This is hands-down one of the most intriguing, compelling books I have ever read! I was held captive from page one and could not put this book down. This book is so original, so fascinating, that you can’t help but be sucked in and want to know more. I loved the subtle cues throughout indicating who Gabrielle is and who Dorian is. It constantly kept you guessing because you had theories, ideas about what they were, who by were, what they could be to each other. But reading on, not everything is as it seems. The chemistry between Gabrielle and Dorian is off the charts!!! I love the intimacy and passion between the two not just in the bedroom, just when they are around each other in general. There is something so enthralling about them, something that lingers, something that really makes you see both the light and the dark. I cannot wait to see where the rest of this series goes!! Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2016 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase I am still in absolute shock. That was the most fantastic cliffhanger I've ever read!! This book is an absolute must read!! S. L. Jennings has written a story that has made me connect with everything about it: it's characters, the storyline, and the connection between Gabriella and Dorian. Beautifully written! Gabriella has gone through life feeling like she's not special, unique, or interesting. When she turns 20, everything changes. Secrets about her past, her parents, and who she is are revealed. Decisions will need to be made by the time she turns 21 and consequences will need to be dealt with. Gabriella meets Dorian and the attraction is instant. The can't stay away from each other and it is clear that feelings are being developed. She's been advised to not trust anyone but her adoptive parents but Dorian wouldn't hurt her, right? He's her lifeline and she is his, but there are still some truths that are yet to be revealed. This book ends on a cliffhanger. Books 2 and 3 are currently available. Top international reviews 4. 0 out of 5 stars Intruiging Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 26, 2019 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase The Plot Gabriella is a twenty year old woman living what everyone can agree is mediocre. She has no Idea the direction she wants to take her life in. She is undecided about her major, works in retail and hasn’t experienced any meaningful love relationships. This all changes on her 20th Birthday when she discovers she is a one of a kind being, something that has never been seen before. She has a destiny to fulfill but first she has a choice to make. There was quite a major plot twist but one I think that everyone can see coming, that is of course, Gabi. The Characters The characters were all intruiging in their own right. Gabriella, is a bit niave that she couldn’t seem to work out certain aspects of the story/events. “What Dorian has been trying to relay to me all along. What I have been trying like anything to run from since my 20th birthday, still trying to hold on to just a shred of normalcy. He knows who I am. He knows I’m the Dark Light, and the beautiful dream boasting colorful images of love, contentment and a future with the alluring man I so desperately love disintegrates right before my eyes, morphing into a horrifying, bloodcurdling nightmare”. Dorian first meets Gabi while at a club and they stare at one another like no one else exists. His presence and the subsequent meeting leaves a lasting impression. He is an enigma for sure, mood swings, mysterious trips to greece and his mysterious changing eye colour. The naughty moments between the two characters were hot and their is definite chemistry between them and not just the magical element. “Because it’s easier to pretend with someone who hardly knows you than to be yourself with someone who loves you for all that you are. ” The backing characters were fun and interesting too – Morgan (Gabi’s best friend) has a small amount of magic in her too and brought some nice lightheartedness to the dialogue. The conflict between Gabi and Jared was intense but I did find myself more rooting for Dorian. I enjoyed the budding romance taking place and although it did come across as an obsession between Gabi and Dorian, the real issue at hand was her magical abilities and the impending issue of her asension. The Setting The story takes place in Colorado Springs, although we know that Dorian’s heritage is in Greece. It was interesting to have a character that was from another country and learn the true meaning of Dorian’s surname. The Writing This book was the first book that I have read by the author. I did find the first couple of chapters a little bit on the slow side but as the story started getting going it flowed beautifully and I got through the book very quickly. I couldn’t flaw her writing style or pace. What I didn’t like The only thing I could possibly say that I didn’t like was, how little that Gabi seemed to connect the dots surrounding Dorian. I think as a reader it was quite obvious what was going to emerge at the end. I highly recommend this book. I didn’t realise that it was released in 2012, but it still is a very good Paranormal Romance. It produces a lot of FEELS. I need to run and get the 2nd book, Dark Prince, like now. There are so many characters to relate to and fall in love with. It’s a great story, this is completely different from what I usually read but I will dip into Paranormal Romance again.. I’m glad I gave this book a chance and hopefully it’s opened me up to the genre as a whole. Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again Report abuse 2. 0 out of 5 stars Pity Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2019 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase It could have been a great storyline, but was somehow destroyed by endless carving sex. Sorry, I don't mind to have sex or erotic in a book. But it was just to much, a bit less would have had a better development in the storyline. I thought she is a strong characters, but the storyline made her needy and very annoying that she can't be without him, craving him constantly it was at the start already annoying but it got more and more, for such strong character, misplaced. As well I found it a bit weird that she didn't think that Dorian could be dark, because of his futures, blue ice and black hair like her father, I guess that some thought the same when reading this book that she is not that smart, not to find out that something is just not right with Dorian. I quite like Dorian character but would have liked more dark things from him. More dark charisma, just more. I found some parts just to predictable. As well Gabrielle could show a bit more respect for her parents, she thinks about it, but does the opposite, it make her mean. And her friendship with Jared is just not right, he is so in love with her and she also and kicks her love away, very weird behaviour. So I hope the second part has more action and better conversation between characters. 1. 0 out of 5 stars Now I love a good fantasy book I read them all the... Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2016 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase Now I love a good fantasy book I read them all the time so some grip me from the start and grow and build into a Hugh climax ending which leaves you desperate to buy book 2, alas this did not, however It did start off quite promising and like every fantasy book you need to learn and get to know the characters first, so I persevered and finished it. Well in the end it was awful the main characters apart from jarred irritated me to no end as far as I was concerned this book was all about sex and believe me that's all Gab and Dorian did nothing else, to me there was no romance between them just sex which got more s and m as time went on it was very graphic which I found unnecessary. WHERE WAS THE MAGIC I love fantasy books for the magic and the romance but this was just erotic sex throughout I found myself towards the end skipping the pages as I got so board of her needy character. I will not be downloading book 2 One person found this helpful I liked and I didn't like Gabriella at the same time Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2016 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase I read Born Sinner before I read this book and I think that's the reason I am struggling to rate this. So I am going with 3. 5 stars.... I liked and I didn't like Gabriella at the same time. I loved the fact that she was just a normal girl coasting along getting drunk in life with no real plans and the fact that she is 'special'. But she didn't see what was in front of her face for ages and she isn't stupid. It made me want to scream! The sex was hot and so was Dorian (but the fact he has blue eyes was mentioned waaay to much)! I loved Dorian! The storyline was great and original but I did get a bit fed up at all the detail about clothes, places etc, there was so much and it took away a bit of enjoyment for me trying to digest all that detail. Maybe it's me? I've had a hectic day and i just wanted to immerse myself in a non complicated book? I'm torn, I want more Dorian and I want to see what happens but because of the above I am not sure. I might break my cardinal rule and go and read some reviews on book 2 before I decide...... 3. 0 out of 5 stars Not sure Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2013 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase I liked the first half of this book, Gabriella learning who she is and meeting a gorgeous stranger who wants to get to know her but after she falls for him everything is about them having sex and there is nothing much else happening. Apparently Gabriella is being hunted because of who her birth parents are but apart from the occasional message on her car or through the post nothing else happens except the sex between Dorian and Gabs. I'm currently reading the second book but I'm not sure why I bothered because Gabs who is meant to be a strong willed character in the first half of book 1 is like a love sick puppy all the time who just wants to have sex with Dorian who she constantly gushes every other sentence about how perfect Dorian is in every way including how kind and loving he is. hello am I the only one that think Gabs should grow a set and tell him off when's he's being a dick and if she does she is drinking and mopping about the cruel things she said when he was being a jerk she just gets dead depressed (gag) suck it up women. I dislike weak women when it comes to men. He is dark not so he's far from perfect. 5. 0 out of 5 stars supberb book Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2012 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase this book is fantastic i just loved it and could not put it down the book had me right from the beginning when gabriella described the effect Dorian had on her and how he made her story is fantastic and all the other characters too Jared is smouldering in the background but for me its Dorian what an alluring sexy brooding mysterious character he tally fell for him!!! A fabulous book i cannot wait for book 2 the dark prince whens it out i want to read it now lol!!!!! if i could give this book ten stars i would and tastic 4 people found this helpful What a surprise Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2013 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase Wow!!!! I had this book on my kindle to be read for a little while and kept putting it off; in favour of other books. When I finally decided, having run out of books that cried out to be read, to reluctantly begin reading this one. I can't even explain what it was that had put me off because from page one I was hooked. The story was original not a done to death boring plot which I guess I assumed it would be. The characters were described with such love and depth you knew exactly what they looked like in your mind and their personalities. The interactions among them all made me wish I was part of their friend set. Gabriella, although just starting out already shows signs of being a strong female character ( which I love) and although Dorian is a true alpha male full of danger, we have already seen a softer side to him. I was desperate to finish this book but didn't want to reach the end, so was very pleased to see that due to my procrastination I only have a couple of weeks until the next book - The Dark Prince is due out.... Thanks to all that is Dark and Light as I really couldn't have waited much longer for this sequel. If like me you have looked at this book and were unsure wether to give it a go, please read it. You won't be disappointed. OMG I love this book & series Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2013 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase I didn't think this would hold me captive the way it did. Very well written and such a fab read! Gabriella is a boring young one who has no aspirations for her future. She was adopted at birth and grew up being a normal girl. On her 20th birthday her adopted mother gives her a box that holds a journal that was her birth mothers. Upon reading this journal Gabriella learns she is no ordinary girl and in 1 years time will receive powers beyond her wildest dreams. Her birth mother was a light and her birth father was a has some decisions to make to decide 2 people found this helpful Dorian is my new alpha hero! A great start to a new series! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2013 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase They say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover right? Well, I have to admit on this occasion I did and I'm very glad. The beautiful design is what made me look at this book when I was browsing through amazon one day. Then I read the blurb and it got me even more interested. I read some reviews then bought this and the second in the series The Dark Prince together for a great price. Fifty Shades of Paranormal Grey? Yes there were times that this reminded me of the popular trilogy and Dorian definitely had a little CG vibe going on but even more mysterious and possibly even hotter! This was a great read. It initially took me a little while to get used to the writing style--first person, present tense is usually not my thing--but once I did I began to feel comfortable. Gabriella is a young woman who I think many, like myself, will relate to. I liked her from the off. Her strong personality and independence was a welcome change from some of the more needy woa-is-me types that you often find in romance stories. Early on in the story she finds out some astonishing information about who she really is and instead of feeling sorry for herself she chooses to deal with it her own way, by herself in an attempt to protect her family and friends. "It's Just... I never wanted to be some dainty damsel in distress. I never wanted to be rescued. I've never been that girl. " During her journey of self discovery she meets yes, sexy, smouldering Dorian. Well, what can I say about this gorgeous alpha male other than the fact that he's mysteriously hot, dark, flirtatiously seductive... shall I go on? I found myself falling under his spell as well as Gabriella and all though he was dominant in ways, he was also quite tender. And even though and I found myself wondering if he could be trusted, and still do, I think i've found myself a new hero to get all giddy about. The story itself was a little slow paced and even though it is paranormal romance there wasn't a lot of anything paranormal, in fact I would say it was more like contempory romance with a little bit of magic for the most part. I would have liked to have seen a bit more of the magic element instead of just being told it existed but I'm hoping for a lot more in the next book. There wasn't much in the way of action in this either. It seemed to focus more on the relationship between the two main characters which certainly wasn't a bad thing. I really got to know the characters and the chemistry between Gabriella and Dorian was really great. There was quite a bit more sex than I was expecting (which was HOT! ) but I'm not complaining at all. I loved the fact that their developing romance was the focus of the book and almost wanted to skip the parts where Dorian wasn't in it because I missed him so much! I really think that S. Jennings has done a great job with the character building in this book and has started the series off nicely. The plot moved on slowly but surely. We still have a lot of questions, mainly about Dorian and even more so after the cliffhanger we were left with at the end of it. (I gasped! ) Now I'm expecting really good things from The Dark Prince and I'm certainly going to jump straight into the second installment. Thank god I bought them both! Linsey @ Okay Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2016 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase Liked the storyline but poor delivery. The story concentrates more on sex and how wonderful Dorian is that the main character, Gab is blinded to reality. She knows so much but chooses to ignore what's right in front of her. It is so annoying and she is so stupid. Yet I am curious how the story will unfold. This book lacks action and subsidence lets hope it picks up in the next book or I wont be reading anymore. The sex is over the top I don't like to read about S&M sex there is absolutely no need. LOVE THIS SERIES!!! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2013 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase I must admit it took me a few chapters to get Into it but once you're past all the "this is who you are" journal stuff which is a bit tedious but essential, then that's when it gets good. I also wasn't totally convinced about gabs and Dorians relationship/attraction to each other at he start it that soon warms up. oh and sometimes I got frustrated about gabs turning a blind eye at every clue as to Dorians identity (but this is rectified in book 2), and of course when you find out you're not human you go straight to work and start reading a magazine in Starbucks. BUT, it still gets 5 stars because I loved it and the 2nd book is even better. Cant wait for the 3rd!!!! Amazing! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2018 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase I couldn't put it down! Characters are engaging and real. The story is unusual and enchanting. Although I guessed the twist, it was interesting to watch the Gabi struggle over listening to her heart and body over her head and what made sense. A pleasure to read and I will definitely be reading more by S. Jennings Long overdue review! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2014 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase I bought this book in March 2013 and it's safe to say, I have re-read at least several times and recommended it on many book sites! The storyline, the characters, the plot, twists and drama! Seriously amazing! This book sucks you into its world and makes it hard to leave to continue with everyday life (which is boring once you've immerced yourself into this story). & Dorian.. HOT DAMN! <3 dark, mysterious, deadly.. Everything you want in a story like this, or even a story full stop! Get one clicking! You will not regret it! Lovee Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2017 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase I absolutely loved this book from beginning to end, I was originally put off by a review stating the story didn't really focus on the magic side of things because I love a good supernatural romance, but that was not true at all. It had magic, love, suspense. I just loved the mystery surround Dorian until the very end, can't wait to start reading book 2 in the series. Must read page turner!!! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2017 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase After reading the Eden series, I simply couldn't resist more of SL Jennings wordcraft. The way she weaves the story is sheer brilliance. Each part is gripping, sensual and inspired. She certainly left me begging for more. Book 2 can't download quick enough! Report abuse.
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At my recent birthday redux dinner, an exceptional artist and friend, Sophia Wallace, asked an insightful question. She wanted to know if all of the “positive” news and sound bites we put out via Social Media create a false sense of reality. Perhaps there is a sense of distortion as the picture is all light and no shadow to contrast. Rule number 1 in blogging is to stay on the upbeat side. Your blog post is supposed to either inspire, educate or entertain, if not serve all three purpose. It’s hard to fulfill any of those requirements when your post is filled with negativity and gloom. When you utilize Social Media as a part of your business, not only is doom and gloom out, but so it bitching about other people. Yet darkness and light are two sides of the same coin and to pretend that our lives are always filled with cotton candy and rainbows is deceptive and false. I would like to ask you to indulge me for today and allow me to go into the shadow and talk about darkness for a bit. My dear friend Simon took his own life last week. When I related the news to another friend of ours, she replied, that is awful, he was troubled. Simon had a great capacity for darkness, perhaps more so than others. Peace was always a little harder to come by for him. I think some were unsettled by his darkness. The darkness in others reflects back as our own shadow self, and the reflection is part of the same impulse to keep our Social Media output cheerful that can quickly become alienating and false. But Sophia is right, can you really be that happy all the time? What I am interested in is why we are so afraid of the darkness? In others and in ourselves? Is it because we are told that its bad marketing / no one wants to be depressed / made aware of their own mortality / no one likes a downer?! Help me out there and fill in the blanks. I understand the marketing principal in keeping things on the upbeat side but the irony is that it is the posts where the writer is honest and vulnerable that get the most feedback and engagement (as confirmed by myself and other bloggers). I believe it is our humanness, our mortality, our flaws and our weaknesses that makes us interesting. Our individuation from one another comes from those characteristics, from the our battle wounds and shadow selves. The question is not whether we have darkness within but how we transform, transmute and translate the darkness that gives our lives and our art depth and meaning. There is no light without shadows. Without contrast the image fails to take form and is only a monochromatic block of singularity. We should embrace our darkness, explore it with curiosity, and discover it in earnest. If we didn’t shy away from the shadow, perhaps those of us who are prone to more darkness would be more at ease in reaching out, our lives would be richer and the art we create would have more depth and significance. There will be a memorial for Simon today. Many of our classmates will be there to celebrate the amazingly incredible person Simon was and how fortunate we all were to have shared various adventures with him. Simon was a faithful, loyal, steadfast friend, incredible actor, brilliant writer / director, insightful scholar and a courageous warrior who never shied away from his own darkness and always embraced the darkness in me. I would like to dedicate this post to my dear friend.
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Your the best butcher ever. You wrre able to get fur from an owl :p. Terrible writing, worse world building and pointles out of sequence nonsense. The only saving grace are the creatures, but they dont make sense. If nobody ever sees them and they are supposed to be stealthy, why do their faces have huge floodlights on them? They even make floodlight sounds. Ugh i hate this movie. And who owns the corn in the cornfield? The protagonist isnt a farmer and there are no other houses around. I am going to bed.
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Be careful guys this guy knows law. It is movie that starts great, however fails to deliver in the end.
The main monster feels like a "Silent hill" game or movie borrowing.
In general this entire narrative would fit a Video game rather than a movie. A strong woman takes her gun in order to protect her family, later on a "bulb head" monster appears and supposedly dies in fire. No plots, no twists, no beautiful nature scences - just a good old movie about a monster praying on people in a remote location.
I do not understand all the good reviews. I do see how fans of the genre could give it 5, 6 or even 7 for good efforts.
But for the rest of us this movie is nearly unwatchable. Unfortunately, because the opening scenes got me intrigued.
Dark light background. Fieses Kino für die Ohren – so kann man „Dark Towers / Bright Lights“ von CRANIAL beschreiben. Die Herren steigen aus der Asche OMEGA MASSIFs empor und veröffentlichen einen vier Track starken Brocken, der weder einfach zu schlucken noch zu verdauen ist. Alleine der Klang ist überwältigend, in Standardbesetzung prügeln CRANIAL ein Statement ein, dass sich gewaschen hat. Jeder Schlag, jeder Ton und jede noch so kleine Nuance sind aussagekräftig in Szene gesetzt, sodass ganz automatisch Bilder vorm inneren Auge entstehen, an denen Hieronymus Bosch seine wahre Freude gehabt hätte. Ein wahres Monster „Dark“ stampft majestätisch und stark auf die Bühne, reckt und streckt sich, schlägt Furchen und Gräben, die scheinbar unüberwindbar scheinen. Bis etwas sanftere Gitarren die Szenerie aufklaren lassen und das Kunstwerk komplett machen, dramatische Ergriffenheit gesungen von Gitarren und sublimiert durch feinen Drumkünste. Schon nach dem ersten Song ist der Durchschnittsphantasierer komplett erschlagen, außer Atem und selig von soviel Inspiration. CRANIAL lassen durch Töne Bilder entstehen und gelangen mit ihrem Doom-Sludge-Post-Metal-Kunstwerk direkt über das Ohr in Herz und Hirn. CRANIAL bedienen sich urtiefen Growls, die „Dark Towers / Bright Lights“ noch wütender und bedrohlicher erscheinen lassen und sogar PHANTOM WINTER (ebenfalls aus der Asche von OMEGA MASSIF entstanden und bis dato Anwärter auf den Nachfolge-Thron) abhängen. CRANIAL vertonen die Finsternis in vier Akten „Towers“ zeigt sich ebenso kratzbürstig, will sich nicht wirklich einer Stimmung unterordnen. Bemerkenswert ist hier das mehrfache kurze (eventuell ungewollte) Aufblitzen einer Hommage an „A Forest“ von THE CURE. Die Growls sind hier absolut dementorenhaft, gute Laune hat hier keinen Platz und das ist auch gut so. Nachdem alles schön in Schutt und Asche gelegt zu sein scheint, versucht „Bright“ mit Feedback und einzelnen Tönen die Hoffnung einkehren zu lassen. Die Gitarrenwände scheinen sich mit dem Bassmonster zu duellieren, während das Schlagzeug begleitet und den Rahmen der Arena bildet. Generell ist „Dark Towers / Bright Lights“ sehr kräftezehrend und fordernd, CRANIAL eignen sich nicht zum „mal so“ hören, fordern komplette Aufmerksamkeit und somit Auseinandersetzung mit ihrer Kunst. Wer dazu bereit ist, wird belohnt. Besonders im abschließenden „Lights“ demonstrieren CRANIAL, wie man mit Tönen Bilder suggerieren kann. Das grenzt kompositorisch schon sehr an die Vorgehensweise klassischer Musik. Jede Stimmung scheint perfekt in Töne umkodiert, nach und nach saugen CRANIAL jede nichtige Empfindung aus dem Hörer, lassen ihn nackt und im Einklang mit der Musik zurück. Vollkommen verständlich, dass sich CRANIAL bezüglich Konzeption zu „Dark Towers / Bright Lights“ in unserem Interview Ende 2016 nicht in die Karten schauen lassen – hierzu fährt jeder seinen eigenen Film, dazu braucht es keine Anleitung. Ergebt euch und hört zu!
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