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For those acquainted with the work of Trance To The Sun, the voice of this artist might appear familiar. Dawn Wagner, the person behind Scarlet Slipping was part of that band for a short period of time. She lent her voice to the tracks on 1997's Delirious. After that she continued to make music, but it wasn't until 2006 that she released her debut album Fire In The Mist. Dawn started her musical career in the mid '90s when she was just 17. That she had talent was clear back then. By now she has ripened, and the results can be heard on Hound, her second CD. The music on this album is completely electronic, it has elements of dark ambient, industrial, and electro (and is composed and performed by herself). Dawn's voice is mellow yet cogent, the lyrics are telling. 'Forward, You, Me' is relatively powerful, due to the percussion, and the dancebeat under 'Transcend now to Nebula' makes it the album's most lively track. The other songs radiate an (even more) dreamy atmosphere. The brittle 'Paralyzed' has an icy, desolate touch whereas 'Shock and Glow' has exotic, alienating aspects. 'Light Invades' is the album's most captivating track. It is both dozy and nebulous as well as elegantly dramatic. The darkest piece is 'Slow Death'. In slightly over seven minutes Dawn takes you on an ominous journey. Her voice sounds especially spellbinding here. The grave, stately 'House of Stone' is another highlight. Some songs could have been stronger if they had been more compact. 'Breathe' lingers on for just too long without gaining real tension and 'Firefly' would be better off with a shorter intro. 'Death Melody' is the romantic, shadowy closer of this sensitive and picturesque album. The songs on Hound have quite some depth, they feature multiple layers of sounds which enhances the overall mysterious timbre of the album. It never feels forced or awkward, but it ain't easy listening either. The dark themes and detached, cold and mechanical accents give Hound a spooky edge. Subtle though, without getting bombastic. It reveals its beauty after repeated listens.
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