I was quite surprised by this release. Angelzoom is one of the most peculiar artist choices of the Donzdorf-based company Nuclear Blast. Angelzoom isn't metal, although that's the genre of which Nuclear Blast is known. Angelzoom is basically Claudia Uhle, who's known from her earlier work with X-perience. Actually the name Angelzoom comes from a song on the first X-perience album. Angelzoom's strength isn't the music but the classically trained voice of Claudia, which (according to Nuclear Blast) is "one of the most fascinating voices of the German pop scene".

Songs are soundtrackish compositions, which reside heavily on strings (mostly drums have been avoided). Soundtrack is perhaps the best genre description, as there are many styles incorporated... Everything from ambient, new age and electro to pop can be heard on this debut album.

Angelzoom was produced by Bernd Wendlandt (Valicon), who also co-wrote the songs on this album. Production has been done very well, as there isn't much to complain. The sounds are felicitous (they suit the dreamy atmosphere of the songs).

The average RockReviews reader might be searching for rock albums. However, if you're interested in listening peaceful music for a change, you should consider this album.

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- MAGE (23.10.2004)

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LINE-UP:
Uhle, Claudia: Vocals, Keyboards Instanz, Letzte: Drums Deutung, B.: Cello with Apocalyptica Featured on Track 1 (Toppinen, Eicca; Lotjonen, Paavo & Kivilaakso, Perttu) Witt, Joachim Featured on Track 2 Instanz, Letzte Featured on Track 10 Mar, Milù/Mila Featured on Track 12 Roedernallee Featured on Track 13
Producer:	Wendlandt, Bernd
Mixing by:	Unavailable
Mastering by:	Unavailable

	TRACKLIST:
	01. Turn the Sky 02. Back in the Moment 03. Blasphemous Roumors 04. Otium 05. Falling Leaves 06. Guardian Angel 07. Crawling 08. Bouncing Shadows 09. Fairyland 10. Dream in a Church 11. Lights 12. Newborn Sun 13. Into My Arms 14. Christmas Dreams 15. Peace of Mind (Taken From the Motion Picture "Alone in the Dark")