Review: Radio Berlin - Glass

artist: radio berlin album: glass label: action driver released: 2003 by: rob tatum I can honestly say the Glass is a nice change of pace. Radio Berlin implements some interesting elements into a blend of spacey, dancy rock. The four piece uses many electronic instruments to develop a very unique sound. Glass could easily be compared to a release from the Cure, Radiohead, Q and Not U, and a handful of others. There is such a vast range of sounds incorporated in the eight songs, that is nearly impossible to pinpoint the sound. The vocals are slow tempoed and remind me of Pink Floyd at times. Then again, they also remind me of Robert Smith from the Cure at other times. The diversity of the album takes the listener on a very interesting journey. Slow, dark songs are followed by upbeat, dancy songs. Ordinarily this roller coaster method doesn’t appeal to me, but Glass managed to keep this critic entertained throughout. Fans of a diverse, yet uncompromising sound will thoroughly enjoy this release. Radio Berlin touches on such a wide range of sounds, that it is easy to get into the songs. If I had to categorize Glass as anything, it’s flat out rock, and I think it’s quite good. favorite song: "aftermath" rating: 85%/100% listen to radio berlin