Ok.. I’ll admit it. I was a little skeptical about this album. I had never heard of the band, I’m in a time crunch, plus I had just reviewed 2 amazing albums and I am running low on beer. Not a good combination. But I sucked it up and let the promo play, and was wonderfully surprised. Good, I like being wrong on occasion.
“The Cure For Happiness” by ASHES YOU LEAVE really is a brilliant work. A wonderful mix of Gothic and Doom with a little melodic Metal thrown in. The vocals have a beauty and the beast kind of approach, but done without being overbearing or predictable. Well recorded with a great balance between all instruments, intelligent lyrics, with a great flow to the album as a whole. For a rating I’d say 9 out of 10. Until next time friends, stay well and live free. Cheers!
Tracklist:
1. Devil In Disguise 2. Only Ashes You Leave 3. For The Heart Soul And Mind 4. The Ever Changing 5. Meant To Stray 6. Summers End 7. Reality Sad 8. The Cure 9. For Happiness