NIGHT

If I were tasked with using one word to describe this album, my choice would be "cold." And like most everything from Gazpacho, the general mood of the album is downcast. Night is a fair album that has never succeeded in engaging me, but has a sad loneliness that is conveyed in a most beautiful manner.

"Dream of Stone" Chilly atmospheres fill this lengthy track, and the unmistakable voice of Jan Henrik Ohme sometimes shivers as though he too is cold. The composition is extremely unadventurous but never once strays from being good. It is an ethereal piece of music that does not cease to convey dark emotions.

"Chequered Light Buildings" Lonely piano sparsely serves a friendless voice. The guitars thicken the texture as the piece becomes more ghostly.

"Upside Down" This third song has more drive and might have made an excellent part of a soundtrack. It also has a compelling series of vocal melodies.

"Valerie's Friend" Gazpacho keeps the shadowy nature of their music but adds rich acoustic guitar to the sound. The electric guitars eventually provided the song with some much needed bite.

"Massive Illusion" The fifth and final piece reiterates the sad nature of the album. However, it eventually takes on a more upbeat, almost voodoo vocal section and spectral backings. The final passage is a beautiful violin and piano duet.