TERROR AT THE OPERA
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Faith Gazic and Gretchen Gonzales make up Terror at the Opera. They play the moog, accordion and toy piano and their music is delightfully odd. "Aminor" sees them play a seasick melody and sing with childlike awe and wonder. "Daystar" is another song that few others would attempt. The groups devotion to sounding quirky ensures it's as sweet as its crazy. "Build your house" is a hazy lullaby. The lead vocal is fragile and the accordion adds to the charm. "Build your house on my heart" go the words. "Let's Pretend" is spiteful and pretty. It's the most straightforward song here. The group land somewhere between Rasputina and CocoRosie which is a cool place to be.

Anna Maria St. Jarnell, Collected Sounds [Sweden] - 08/04