Beautiful. Haunting. Dark. Compelling. Deep. Contemplative. Saviour Machine has been much more than the usual ear candy band. They are usually stuck under the all-encompassing "goth" label (or, if you're in the typical Christian bookstore, you'll probably find them under the "alternative" section), but their sound is best described as Pink Floyd, Mozart and Bauhaus meeting up with C.S. Lewis at the all-night waffle house at 3:00 a.m.
Saviour Machine is not, I repeat, not a CD you just pop in and press play. No, this requires listening time. Preferably in either a good stereo or quality headphones. At night. With the lights turned low. Although you could, I guess, pick out songs you like to hear (I'm usually drawn to "Carnival Of Souls", "Legion", "Killer" and "Jesus Christ"), Saviour Machine is best taken in its entirety, as most concept albums are. Yes, it's a concept album; though exactly what is left to the listener (one theory is that it's the state of the world before the coming of Jesus. First or second coming is again up for debate).
Saviour Machine is for the deep, contemplative goths. Pop it in and enjoy. . .
9/10
Other coverage for this album
Heaven's Metal #42Reviewed by Doug Van PeltLike the "Stay of Execution" album by Deliverance (also produced by Terry Taylor, hmm!?), this album by Saviour Machine establishes a fresh new sound. Combining all the theatrical elements of artists like David Bowie, Pink Floyd and Queen and mixing them with the tuned-down-to-C-or-D and minor chord sound of recent Metallica and the high frequency treble guitar sound of 70's rock, Saviour Machine…Heaven's Metal #34Reviewed by Doug Van PeltThis independently-released cassette and CD shows a dark hard rockin' band grappling with tears of pain, relating visions of the King and expressing themselves--all the while experimenting with music. While easily fitting into the category of alternative, the up front drumming and quick pace of tunes like "Retribution", "Streams" and "Transcendence" could make a confused audience headbang. The…Similar sounding releases
1998Sin DizzyHe's Not Dead
1989GuardianFirst Watch
1990Holy SoldierHoly Soldier
RegulatorsRegulators Bar & Grill
1991Galactic CowboysGalactic Cowboys
1986Barren CrossRock for the KingMore from Saviour Machine
1997Legend Part I
1994Saviour Machine II
1998Legend Part II
1998Behold a Pale Horse
2001Legend III:I
2002Live In Deutschland 2002 (Video)
