I recommend this cd to anyone. It is a fine sampling and even if every track does not appeal to every listener, it is still a worthy compilation. Give it a listen!


Projekt Goth possesses many wonderful gothic gems!   March 12, 2004
 8 out of 25 found this review helpful

I OWN SEVERAL GOTHIC/DARKWAVE CDs, AND THIS ONE IS VERY MUCH LIKE THE REST--DARK AND ENJOYABLE FOR DEPRESSIVE TYPES LIKE MYSELF. BUT THERE ARE A FEW LESSER KNOWN GROUPS/SINGERS ON THIS COMPILATION THAT REALLY APPEAL TO ME, EVEN AFTER ONLY HEARING THEM TWICE! (THEY DON'T REALLY HAVE TO GROW ON YOU; THEY'RE JUST THAT GOOD!)

THE MOST NOTABLE ARE THE FIRST TWO SONGS ON THE CD, BY AUDRA "WHAT YOUR EYES HAD SEEN" & VOLTAIRE "WHEN YOU'RE EVIL," RESPECTIVELY. BOTH SOUND VERY MUCH LIKE OLD BAUHAUS. BOTH SINGERS' VOICES ARE VERY PETER MURPHY-ESQUE. (I LIKE THAT A LOT, PERSONALLY). DEEP, RICH, MASCULINE VOICES THAT SEEM TO DRAG YOU SEDUCTIVELY INTO THEIR UNDERWORLD ECSTASY. (I'M NOT SURE, BUT I THINK THE VOLTAIRE SONG IS SUPPOSED TO BE SATIRICAL--NOT CERTAIN. EITHER WAY, I LOVE THE SONG, ESPECIALLY THE VOCALS.)

THE CD ALSO CONTAINS MANY OF MY OLD FAVORITES FROM THOSE GOTH DAYS OF MINE IN THE 90'S: THANATOS, BLACK TAPE FOR A BLUE GIRL, ATTRITION AND LYCIA. ATTRITION DOES MY FAVORITE OF ALL THEIR SONGS; ITS ENTITLED "A GIRL CALLED HARMONY." THEY USED TO PLAY A CLUB MIX OF THAT SONG VERY FREQUENTLY AT THE GOTH CLUBS IN SAN FRANCISCO AND NEW ORLENAS.

OVERALL, I RECOMMEND THIS CD, ESPECIALLY FOR THE NEW WAVE OF GOTHS. IT WILL IMMEDIATELY BECOME ONE OF THEIR FAVORITES!


Simply Beautiful.   June 19, 2004
 6 out of 6 found this review helpful

From the ethereal band This Ascension to the catchy-eccentric-goth-like band Mira to the whimsical humour of Voltaire... the folks organizing Projekt Gothic truly know how to put together a spectacular compilation album. If you enjoy ethereal, goth (true goth bands, not the Marilyn Manson type), and eccentric bands, you will enjoy this album.
I would also recommend listening the final track, "Don't Fear the Reaper" by Unto Ashes. Their rendition of Blue Oyster Cult's hit song is amazing. They bring a dark, depressive vibe to it that radiates pure genius. However, be sure not to miss Mira's song. It is--quite possibly--one of the most popular tracks on the album (although they are a lesser-known band.) It is a stand-out and truly phenomenal.


Another Solid Projekt Release   April 10, 2003
 5 out of 6 found this review helpful

If there's one thing you can say about Sam Rosenthal and the people at Projekt, it's that they're consistant about quality--and quality and an affordable price. This release (Originally a Hot Topic exclusive... and don't roll your eyes at me, Goth-boy!) is perhaps one of the better darkwave compilations out there, and was excellent inspiration for me to check out some of the bands I'd previously passed by, such as Mors Syphilitica and Human Drama, who's contributions to this album are very, very solid. No complaints here, captain!


Great Way to Find Great Bands   January 31, 2006
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This is one of my favorite CDs, and I don't like very many compilation albums. I found my favorite band, Mira, through this CD, and so many other great bands on the Projekt label, I've listened this CD to death, so I plan to buy a new copy soon, even though I already have most of the albums. I also recommend the other Projekt compilation albums.