The Gathering – Love Songs (CD EP – Cold Transmission Music)
Genre/Influences: Gothic, goth-rock, dark-rock.
Background/Info: Canadian formation The Gathering was originally set up in the 80s and reactivated a few years ago now. “Love Songs” is their newest EP featuring five songs.
Content: The sound and influences of the band haven’t really changed throughout the years. The music is driven by a mix of dark-rock, post-punk and 80s cold-wave music. The guitar playing injects the spirit into the music while the electronic arrangements added some melodic touch. The title song definitely sounds as a potential hit while the other cuts left are worthy of examination as well.
+ + + : “Love Songs” is a real strong song, which is carried by a great chorus (which is easy to sing along). The guitar playing brings power and darkness to the work. But Gary Economy is not only a great guitarist, but also a great singer. The title song is also featured as an “Extended”-version. Some of the other cuts left are very efficient and I especially want to mention “1000 Years”, which reminds me a bit of The Stooges.
– – – : The only single song that couldn’t totally convince me is “Building A Bridge (Gloria)”.
Conclusion: This is a brilliant EP and for sure the perfect way to bring this band back on the map.
Best songs: “Love Songs”, “Love Songs – Extended”, “1000 Years”.
Rate: (8½).
Artist: www.thegatheringbc.com / www.facebook.com/thegatheringyvr
Label: www.facebook.com/coldtransmissionmusic
Since you’re here …
… we have a small favour to ask. More people are reading Side-Line Magazine than ever but advertising revenues across the media are falling fast. Unlike many news organisations, we haven’t put up a paywall – we want to keep our journalism as open as we can - and we refuse to add annoying advertising. So you can see why we need to ask for your help.
Side-Line’s independent journalism takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce. But we do it because we want to push the artists we like and who are equally fighting to survive.
If everyone who reads our reporting, who likes it, helps fund it, our future would be much more secure. For as little as 5 US$, you can support Side-Line Magazine – and it only takes a minute. Thank you.
The donations are safely powered by Paypal.
