Wonderful!!!!!!!!
author: arlene
Bluetoxin has a refreshing new sound. Their mix of an electronic soundscape backed with traditional harmonies is beautiful and exciting. The lyrics contrast stark reality with hopeful optimsm. I recommend everyone add this to their CD collections. I can't wait to see where they take us next.
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Cool new CD
author: Bob
Very cool CD. Love all the songs.
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Innovative !
author: Laura T Lynch of Kweevak.com
Bluetoxin crafts experimental, indi-rock with shades of alternative punk. Their songs meld down-tempo rhythms, with innovative electronic sounds and neo-punk styled guitars. Bluetoxin's influences include Radiohead and the Pixies but various genres find their way into their music. The first two songs 'This is a War' and 'Zeros and Ones' are the strongest songs on this eleven-track CD. A techno groove layered with whispering vocals escalates into a hard driving beat and smoldering guitar leads, these patterns alternate until an abrupt end. The next track features a double-time, drum rhythm combined with electronic keys and more inventive instrumentation. These first two songs set the over-all tone of this innovative collection. Written In Code is a strong debut CD with it's original sound, combining lots of synthesizer effects with strong rhythms and subtle but heavy guitars leads.
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An impressive blend of guitar and electronic work
author: Nick
Written in Code is an impressive debut album. From start to finish, the mood set by each song is eerie, yet attractive. The guitar work, though somewhat minimalistic, is effective. The rhythm section locks in nicely, giving the songs a futuristic, techno vibe. What takes the center stage in these songs, however, is the heavy use of synthesizers. There is not a single track that is not encompassed by some keyboard effect. This may be a turn-off for some people, but it certainly gives the band a distinctive sound that separates it from the pack. The songs may have an elitist sound to them, but they're really pop at heart. This is the kind of album that ultimately puzzles some yet encourages more.
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