Remastering a classic
Christopher L. Brunner | fort bragg, NC United States | 11/07/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This release remasters the classic "Ashes" LP that created what could easily be considered the first Goth-Metal recording. Rozz Williams was at his absolute best as he weaved stunning poetry around epic, cinematic rock. Valor Kand interpreted Rozz's words with amazing guitar fills, and razor-sharp chord structures. David Glass, Gitane Demone, and various fill-in musicians were 100% as well. An extra track was included with vocals by the late Rozz Williams; and like the Catastrophe Ballet re-release, it sounded like new music put to old vocal outtakes. The song in question ("Before the Rain") was still a nice companion to the song "The Luxury of Tears", but the music seemed abit forced. All in all, it was worth the price of the CD to be able to listen to it while enjoying a great remaster.
I will point out that Valor Kand did not write the lyrics. It was Rozz Williams."