Fear Is On Our Side - I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critics What's this?

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Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

  • Summary: Paul Barker (Ministry) produced the Austin band's debut full-length.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. From note one, the listener is hermetically sealed into Chosen Darkness' unique musical universe where overdriven bass leads, pinpoint guitar lines and ominous synths hit with maximum impact.
  2. A compelling spin. [May 2006, p.164]
  3. 80
    A stunning debut. [Apr 2006, p.96]
  4. They show great promise, but also fall victim to the uncertainty of a band drastically altering their sound and trying too hard to make grandiose statements.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. TomasS
    9
    despite all of its polish and grandiosity, this is no easy listening, but so much more rewarding. with each listen, it grows on you
  2. DavidS
    8
    Really good dark pop. Hasn't left my cd player in days.
  3. SpencerL
    8
    Compelling. One of the best cd's this year.
  4. MartinS
    5
    Well executed but nothing to distinguish this band from anybody else.

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