If you don't like it at first, give it another try
Amy Morceaux | 05/11/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Although the Cr?xshadows are among my favourite bands, I have never enjoyed any releases of theirs upon the first hearing. It's always taken two listenings to get to the eventual state of adoration. I think it's quite possible that this is true for other fans or even first-time listeners of the band- If you're not completely enamoured of Frozen Embers by the third listening, you most likely will feel the same about the other albums. This was my first of their CDs, an esteemed member of my CD rack, and a learning experience. You can't always judge a CD by hearing it once."
Amazing
Amy Morceaux | 02/06/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD is extraordinary. You can feel the emotion pouring out from each song. This is definately a masterpiece. Rogue and the Cruxshadows have outdid themselves again."
Between the fire and the ice
oceans_daughter | England | 02/01/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Few bands can create successful re-mix EPs that you want to listen to over and over, but CXS have done it.Even if you dont like remixes but it for the glorious acoustic version of "Winterborn"."
Beauty in Darkness
Rich Hotaling | NY USA | 11/27/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Like many others, I purchased this CD "single" while anxiously awaiting "Ethernaut". It certainly did the trick in tiding me over. "Winter Born(This Sacrifice)" is one of the most lyrically beautiful songs I have heard in quite some time. The song's poetic and emotional depth was truly moving to me. The first time I heard it I kept playing it over and over, basking in the fact that it is just a really GREAT song in melody & tone. The remixes of the "Wishfire" tracks are welcomed and adored and the acoustic version of "Winter Born" is addicting. My only disappointment is that this version is quite abridged. Quite a shame considering how beautiful the song is in its entirety. The Cruxshadows are growing musically and I think their fan base is growing because of it. Defintely buy this and "Ethernaut". Peace."
Can't wait for Ethernaut
flowur | Belleville, Michigan United States | 08/22/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"My friend gave me this cd, because she knew i was a fan of the Cruxshadows...have been since i got the TEARS cd... I put this cd in my player and the most beautiful song played. WINTERBORN, it might be their best song yet. Then DANCE FLOOR METAPHOR came on and i couldn't resist,I had to get up and dance. FROZEN EMBERS also has great remixes of Return, Seraphs, and Go Away. Which are three of my favorite songs from WISHFIRE. I would definitely recommend getting this cd as an introduction to the Cruxshadows. Other Favorite songs of mine are MONUMENT off of MYSTERY OF A WHISPER; WITHIN from the TEARS cd; and SPECTATORS from WISHFIRE. I absolutely love when Rogue does spoken word stuff...mostly Edgar Allen Poe poems. I just love his voice. Rachel's violin solos are so beautiful. I love when people incorporate violins into their music. Especially when it's Goth-y Dance music. I can't wait for them to come to Detroit. I can't wait to see them live."