Audio Collection
Secrets
The Divine Madness
Angelic vocals with epic choruses, cinematic alt/rock/classical instrumentation electronic touches, and a sensual Gothic feel.
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Haunted | 4:57 | Play |
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Secrets | 4:57 | Play |
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Gentle | 4:36 | Play |
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Blessed | 3:45 | Play |
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If Tomorrow Comes | 4:42 | Play |
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Wish | 3:00 | Play |
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Closer | 4:15 | Play |
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Forsaken | 3:16 | Play |
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Dust | 4:36 | Play |
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Wonderland | 1:35 | Play |
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Redemption | 4:52 | Play |
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Total Addiction | 4:08 | Play |
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The Future | 4:37 | Play |
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Precious | 3:58 | Play |
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Show Me | 4:34 | Play |
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True Love | 4:44 | Play |
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Dirty | 4:44 | Play |
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Push | 4:18 | Play |
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The Sorrow | 4:39 | Play |
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Pacify | 4:18 | Play |
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Mia | 3:56 | Play |
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Crawl | 4:32 | Play |
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Until the Break of Day | 4:54 | Play |
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Description
The Divine Madness debut double album Secrets is blend of gothic rock with elements of pop and even a touch of operatic style. The albums two discs (dubbed Paradiso and Inferno) are a musical trip through Dante-like lyrics that is well worth taking.
The band (which at times seems a dark spin on Alice in Wonderland) was formed in 2005 and consists of keyboardist Chris Ride, drummer Cano, vocalist/film composer Victoria Mazze, guitarist Moni Scaria, and bassist Michael Crawford. Founding members Mazze, Ride and Cano first approached the group as more of an art project which led to more creative musical freedom.
The groups signature sound can best be described as a mixture of classical music, 80s New Wave, and even some influences from film composers such as Danny Elfman. In every song, it is easy to see the blending of these influences that create a new sound belonging to The Divine Madness.
Secrets is described by the band as trip through heaven and hell. If this is true, then Mazzes voice is the angel that guides the listener on this journey. Rides amazing keyboards blend with the singers voice creating an almost visual experience for the listener helping the songs poetical lyrics to come alive in each track.
Disc 1 (which features 11 tracks) kicks off with the dark toned Haunted which sets the pace for Paradiso followed by the title track which screams of Elfmans influence and makes the album impossible to dismiss. If you are not already sold on the sound of the band, you will be by Wish and Redemption. The two tracks demonstrate the range of Mazzes voice and the talent of The Divine Madness. The singer and music are powerful on Wish and absolutely haunting on Redemption.
Disc 2 (which features 12 tracks) starts with the more electronic dance sound of Total Addiction showing some of the bands New Wave influence. It is followed by the dark toned The Future - demonstrating how hard The Divine Madness can rock. The song is a mix of guitar rock with a chorus (which has a great hook) that raises it to a quasi power ballad. The track is followed by the equally dark rock toned Precious featuring Crawfords thumping bass lines and Canos driving drums. The Sorrow once again demonstrates the power of Rides keyboards blended with the beauty of Mazzes voice. Inferno ends with the electric-pop influenced Until the Break of Day. The song leaves you wanting more from the band, and ready to start the trip all over again with Paradiso.
I have been a fan of The Divine Madness since hearing their EP release Precious. Their new album takes the sound that was established in the EP and in L.A. club scenes (where they have been making a name for themselves) and lifts it to even greater heights.
The group has the perfect combination of rock, pop, and classical influences. They simply have something to offer every listener and I highly recommend taking the chance on their debut double album. Secrets is the perfect beginning for the band, and I cant wait to hear future releases from the group.
Monsters & Critics Secrets Album Review
By Patrick Luce