FLOE

This is my favourite MOONLIGHT album.They increased the atmosphere on this one yet kept the darkness and heaviness. Maybe THE GATHERINGS "If Then Else" is a good reference although this isn't THAT atmospheric. This would be their last album to feature all Polish vocals as well, as they would turn to more of a commercial style after this. I have to also say that Maja has never sounded better, she's an amazing vocalist. The title of this album comes from the name of a song from their previous record.

"Tabu" opens with vocals only but not for long, it kicks in before a minute. Riffs follow as it settles back. Contrasts continue. It's heavy duty after 4 minutes. "Lekarstwo Na Sen" opens with a steady beat as vocals join in. She sings beautifully at times on this one. Guitar after 2 minutes then the tempo picks up. Iommi-like guitar then it settles again. It kicks back in late. Fantastic song. "List Z Raju" opens with a rich and soothing sound as reserved vocals join in. When she stops singing this relaxed guitar solo comes in that sounds so good. She's back as themes are repeated. "Taniec Ze Smiercia" has this heavy duty intro then it settles when the vocals arrive. Kicks back in as contrasts continue. "Meren Re (Akt Ostatni)" is laid back with reserved vocals. She's so expressive on this one. A fuller sound 3 minutes in as it builds. "Meren Re (Dobranoc)" opens with strings before vocals and a full sound take over. She sounds amazing here. Strings are back late. "..." opens with percussion as vocal melodies join in. Very cool. This reminds me of DEAD CAN DANCE.

"Obsesje" opens with synths and drums as vocals join in. It's fuller before 1 1/2 minutes. Nice. Love the exotic atmosphere on this one. "Shadizar" also has lots of atmosphere. This is so uplifting yet it's dark. Vocals come in. It settles before 3 minutes then kicks back in after 4 1/2 minutes before settling once more. "Kledy Mysli Mi Oddasz" again has lots of atmosphere as piano, vocals and synths join in. "Kochanka" opens with guitar and drums then it kicks in quickly with vocals. Vocal melodies follow as it settles. These themes are repeated. Silence takes over then Maja comes in singing softly all by herself before 5 minutes.

Without a doubt this is one of the best female sung albums I have heard.