SPC ECO - 3 D

SPC ECO is a new project from Dean Garcia, perhaps best known with his work with Curve and The Secret Garden. Noiseplus Music (label for Collide and The Secret Garden) has released the US version of SPC ECO's first full length.

For fans of female-fronted electro rock acts like Curve and The Secret Garden, be wary in expecting the same from SPC ECO. While front woman Rose Berlin has a stellar voice, the result from her collaboration with Garcia is less than thrilling. The CD is self-described as a shoegaze release, which is accurate in it's style and it's depth of definition. While the production and mix of the album is perfectly fine, there is absolutely no depth or variety to the release. It's hard to differentiate each song from the next, and it's even tedious to try to pay attention to the whole CD in one listen. The whole CD feels like a passionless attempt; even the CD artwork looks like it was put together in about five minutes in Microsoft Paint. For musicians with such skill and a proven track record of quality, it was a bit of a disappointment.

If you're looking for an exciting, moving album...look elsewhere. However, if you did enjoy Curve's shoegaze period - or are just looking for a soundtrack to relax with - this may be an album for you. Let's hope SPC ECO can maintain their level of production and add a bit more variance in their next release.

Suggested Tracks:
"Another Day"
"Don't Know Ever"