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Title: Death In June + Joy Division = Death In Joy
Review: This is a classic example of an efficient dark pop album. Michael Carrodus' vocals have an Ian Curtis appeal and fit the songs well. The lyrics and keyboards keep the whole thing firmly ensconced in eighties new wave/goth. Half of these songs would do well on college radio.Their cover of Death In June's "Fall Apart" breathes new life into the song. "Black Roses" strikes the best balance among my-woman-is-heartless lyrics, 80s-era synth drums, and Mission UK melodies. "Suicide" is the standout mood piece, slow and dirgy though the singing and lyrics are weak. If you haven't eaten a bullet after that song, "Love Is Colder Than Death" is actually a pretty peppy tune.After Carrodus left to seek new heights of obscurity, Ikon went in a more electronic direction. "In The Shadow of The Angel" is a good introduction, and a solid "B" in goth pop.
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