If you don't enjoy a grittier rock sound, this album is not for you. However, the Benjamin's Gate combination of rock and techno/electronica make this a very interesting record to listen to. Also, the lyrics and singing convey a passion and depth of feeling not often heard in music these days (including Christian music), making this one worth checking out.
Other coverage for this album
The Rebel Base 2001Reviewed by Josh HurstThe best word I can think of to describe Untitled, the debut project from South African rock band The Benjamin Gate, is a rather nondescript word- "cool". Yes, Untitled is very, very cool. With heavy bass and a plethora of guitar effects, the music on Untitled is melodic, and yet also very noisy. The Benjamin Gate's sound is very European, and this album is one of the freshest CD's to come out in…The Phantom Tollbooth 2001Reviewed by Alex KlagesThe problem with reviewing this CD is that this band is trying to actually do something a little different from most other bands. Sure, there are lots of female-fronted rock bands, but few lead vocalists have a set of pipes quite as strong as young Adrienne Liesching. Not many straight-up rock bands mix quite so much electronic noise into the songs to create a soundscape quite this lush. Producer…Similar sounding releases
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