Gorgeously dark
R. Ager | UK | 08/15/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Having never heard Recoil before, I was played a copy of this and was instantly hooked (so I have no bias or loyalty to Alan Wilder). From the other reviews here it seems that some people just don't like the dark tone of this album ... that's more a comment of individual taste than quality of the music. If, like me, you like music that artfully explores the darker depths then you'll find "Liquid" is a real treat. This is twisted and menacing, while being kinda funky and soothing at the same time ... like a chilled out version of NINs Downward Spiral album. If you want pop-synth there's plenty of that floating around elsewhere, but finding dark music of this quality aint easy."
It grows on you.
Deirdre Nance | Nutley, New Jersey United States | 04/02/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I gave a review of "Liquid" quite some time ago and I said that it wasn't as good as "Bloodline". Well, the times have changed! Not to say that one is better than the other, but "Liquid" is definitely much more intricate musically than the debut. Songs like "Breath Control" and "Want", featuring the fantastic bass playing of Curve's Dean Garcia, will mesmorize you. I even think "Strange Hours" is a great track, considering I'm not the biggest fan of Diamanda Galas. All in all, if you're a fan of the earlier Recoil recordings, then you shant be disappointed with "Liquid""
Bold
Author Brian Wallace (Mind Transmis | Texas | 05/05/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"another powerful, adventurous and boldly avant garde creation from the genius mind of Alan Wilder. Buyers beware: this stuff is definitely anti-pop and certainly indulgent (all the more reasons to love it). I'm not sure what all the synth-pop enthusiasts were expecting, but this is sound at the bleeding edge of creativity and worth every listen."