Lacuna coil's metal riffs are consistent in time and style. The band has two guitars but strays from guitar solos. The drums are tuned PERFECTLY, though the bassist has less of a personality. Also, the vocal duels and duets of Cristina and Andrea make for a great balance between the two.

Most of their songs are sung in English and not Italian (theyre from Italy). Not bad for a pair where English is their second language.

Why theyre not more popular in the US is a mystery. Perhaps would rather to ...coffee and Everquest role playing music than just great music.


a great release, one of their better ones   April 29, 2004
 4 out of 5 found this review helpful

a lot of bands release EPs as debuts for a variety of reasons. First of all,it's cheaper on them. if you just started as a band, would you have lots of money? Probably not. Second of all, it's faster to record (due to the shortness) so that helps too. a new band doesn't have time to not let their music be heard so they want it out as quickly as possible. Also, and more importanlty, it gives a fans a teaser, makes them want more. YOu here these 6 tracks and love them, you need more. so your going to buy their full lenght soon as it comes out.

so i woulnd't exactly say it's a blunder.

now this just may be lacuna coil's best, despite the shortness. unlike comalies and unleashed memories, this one is more rock/metal orientied than the gothic metal of those previous mentioned albums. Lacuna Coil are great but I never though they were that talented on their instruments until i heard this cd. Very very very good music here folks.

Drawbacks? I guess since it's a debut, christina hasn't yet found her singing style yet. i mean, it still sounds like her but sometimes it doesn't. still, excellent vocals by her.

but, unlike their other cds, the male vocals here are actually tolerable!

bascially, this is a lacuna coil cd for people who can't stand them. but if you can already stand them, then your giong to eat this up, just like me! now to review the great comalies...


A Mellower Lacuna (really 3 1/2 stars)   October 9, 2004
 4 out of 5 found this review helpful

This debut release has some quality music on it, but if you don't yet own any Lacuna Coil recordings, I would recommend starting with 'Comalies', their latest release. 'Comalies' has more catchy, "shiny/flashy"-type tunes that really showcase the band's musical evolution of talent over the years. Then if you want to explore their music further (and especially if you find 'Comalies' a bit heavy/harsh for your taste), buy this 'Lacuna Coil' EP. The overall feel of this EP is more mystical & mellower than the band's other releases.

It's interesting to note that 3 of the musicians left the band after making this EP; the 2 guitar players and the drummer, soon to be replaced for LC's first full-length CD "In A Reverie", since which the line-up has remained constant (adding Marco Biazzi as a 2nd guitarist for their 2nd CD "Unleashed Memories" - I highly recommend both of those CDs by the way). However, the essential Lacuna elements that later become their trademarks begin to shine through here: the superb contrasting male & female vocals of Andrea Ferro & Cristina Scabbia, the creative songwriting & keyboard arrangements of bass player Marco Coti Zelati, and the melodic metal style that is Lacuna's foundation are all evident. In short, you will definitely enjoy this EP if you're already a Lacuna Coil fan, but any of their later releases will appeal more to those who are not yet very familiar with the band.