Even though the Netherlands is just a small country we can be very proud of the quality and amount of gothic rock / metal bands with female vocals coming from our little part of the globe. One of these great bands is Asrai, who proved with their 2004 album ‘Touch in the Dark’ that they can produce some high quality music. After the bankruptcy of their label Transmission Records they soon found a new home, and now French label Season of Mist is releasing Asrai’s new album ‘Pearls in Dirt’.
Musically the band’s been faithful to its roots: it just seems like the music has even more drive then it had on the predecessor. All tracks sound a bit more solid and compact, the guitar riffs are heavier and Margriets voice fits the music even better. The opening song ‘Delilah’s Lie’ and the rather dark ‘Stay With Me’ are a perfect example of the new Asrai. ‘Go’ and new single ‘Sour Ground’ have a slight eighties touch, and will have a great effect during live gigs. Yet it’s the darker side of the album on which we get to hear Asrai’s best side: ‘Lost’, ‘Awaken’ and ‘Chain Me’ are awesome.
It might have been a long wait for Asrai fans – but trust me, ‘Pearls in Dirt’ is really worth the waiting! Those of you who expected some heavy musical changes might feel a bit deceitful, which is absolutely nonsense because this is the perfect follow-up for ‘Touch in the Dark’!
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