"Now what whispers are only these cursed Winds Of War" -- John K
Although the quote itself has rather little value without the complete poem from the lining it serves to help illustrate that "The Winds Of War" is about emotion and nothing more. The music is used to deliver the moods and atmosphere that make this album truly great.
Falling mainly into the industrial and gothic scene those listening to only metal may choose to stop reading now. Sub Version is an electronic band driven almost entirely by synth and without any significant traces of rock. It's dark and atmospheric. Simple melodies and beats from the world of trance make their way into the industrial fare and introduce a very original sound. Borrowing from the techno influence it uses a lot of noticeable repetition and although structurally solid none of the individual tracks (not CD tracks) have any degree of complexity.
Some of the songs are vary simple yet quite moving, such as "Hope". This tends to balance with the darker more depressed moods of the heavier songs -- in which the power is completed by the deep vocals. The gothic feel comes without the complete loss of speed, as is often the case -- the general speed of the album keeps fairly constant, not excessively slow and not fast.
"Winds Of War" is a very impressive album that is technically sound and emotionally strong. It offers a balance of genres that will keep a variety of listeners pleased and will likely find their way into the CD player many times.
Sub Version is John K Contact: Sub Version PO Box 1778 Monrovia CA 91017-5778 USA
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