8 out of 10"Ovations" is Piano Magic's 10th album, and in my opinion their best. This was the opus that was always right over the hill, I knew it was coming, it was just a matter of time. Piano Magic have never really stuck to one genre and "Ovations" is certainly no exception to that. There are Middle Eastern influences, classic (think the 80's) Goth/Dream Pop melodies, some modern electronic landscapes, and even a few New Wave references. "Ovations" is an unearthed/lost 4AD album that would've been just as important then as it is now.
The album begins with a tribalistic drumming backed by Gregorian chanting, a humming synth, and Brendan Perry's (Dead Can Dance) always amazing vocal talent. From there on the Gothic tones just get grander and grander. Great guitar riffs, GREAT live (as well as electronic) drumming, terrific vocal talents, lost of melon collie strings, synths, synths and more synths make this album an 09 standout. If you consider yourself a huge 4AD nut, or Cure fan buy this now. If you've been searching for some new Goth music that actually isn't lame buy this now. "Ovations" is one of the best Dark-Pop albums you will hear this year. Now stop wasting your time by reading this and go consume..
It's a shame that so many of "today's Goth kids" are blasting the same metal tripe that is ever so popular. This, if you are indeed "Goth" should be your theme music. "Ovations" really is a solid experience from first to last track, no fillers, all strong standouts.
Standout Tracks: The Nightmare Goes On, On Edge (DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND CHECK OUT THIS TRACK), A Fond Farewell, The Blue Hour, You Never Loved This City (great piano and strings inside), The Faint Horizon (great guitar), Exit (don't want this to end)
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