One of a Kind
darkdecadent | Tucson, AZ United States | 11/19/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The first Christian Death album, "Only Theatre of Pain", is probably the best Gothic album ever written. The original line-up split-up and Rozz Williams took the name and moved to Europe where he assembled a new band. Two excellent CDs were the result of the new collaboration. "Ashes" is probably the better of the two, though they are both sublime. However, "Ashes" is a must have! Rozz and co. moved away from the straight up Gothic sound of "Theatre" into very unique and experimental music. None of the subsequent recordings ever matched this relase. This CD transcends genre and classification. Almost impossible to describe. It is absolutely brilliant. Each track is a masterpiece. My personal favorite is "Luxury of Tears". It is stunning. The music is varied and beautiful, the lyrics pure poetry. Goth or not, I would recommend this CD for everyone."
Rozz & Valor's collaboration at its best
07/13/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I like both Rozz & Valor's works (some of them very much), but I think 'Ashes' is the result of Christian Death at their best! You really can hear the collaboration between all the members, and I think that every Rozz needs one Valor, if he wants to create something as great as 'Ashes'."