Something wicked this way comes, and I mean that in the best way possible. Elektrikill, the one man project helmed by Steve Vil, takes us on a journey through the darkest side of the human condition. Spanning 14 songs and coming in just under an hour in length, "Monsters" delivers only the best aspects of Goth, Industrial, and Dark Electro, which is quite the feat, given the long play time of the album. Beginning with the opening track "Ravenous", Elektrikill hits the ground running with this club-night banger. The manic energy continues with "I See Demons". Steve Vil's sneering vocals sit perfectly atop the gritty, buzzing electronics, and the pounding rhythms. "Requiem" sees the the beginning of a shift in tone and tempo for the second half of the album, going from energetic anthems to slower paced, dark dirges. Thematically, the lyrics become more introspective."For example, "Witness To A Murder" delves into duality, with Steve Vil musing "I am Jesus on the cross/ And I'm the Roman pounding in the nails". 'Your Browser Is" brings the album to a satisfying close, leaving one wanting more. It is this writers opinion that, as mentioned earlier about the length of the album and the exceptional delivery being a feat, the best part of "Monsters" is that, given its long length, Elektrikill manages to have not a single song sound the same (or even remotely similar) to any other. The fact that so many influences are drawn upon, so many different sounds that are expertly executed, is a sign of deep musical innovation that has not been witnessed for the better part of a decade. "Monsters" is a must-listen, and a should be a strong contender for album of the year across the media that cover this scene.
Standout Tracks: "Ravenous" and "Requiem". Both songs show each side of the wide spectrum that Elektrikill operates under. But really, the entire album is worth every second of the time spent listening to it.
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