Band : ASP

Album Title : Akoasma Horror Vacui Live

Label : Trisol

Distributor : Sonic Rendezvous

Release Date : 01/12/2008

Release : CD

The most successful German gothic band when it comes to live performances must be ASP. On this double CD in digital pack with partial brilliant varnish and 28-page booklet ASP proves that they built quite a live reputation over the last ten years. On stage this charismatic band manages to enchant their audience from the first instant and takes them along on a fascinating journey into the band's emotional world. With their energetic and unprecedented live show and great musical skill, they break the records from tour to tour and manage to attract people of all ages. This their first official live album named "Akoasma Horror Vacui Live" contains 23 live songs including gems such as the tragic ballad "Und Wir Tanzten", the chart single "Ich bin ein Wahrer Satan", "Krabat" from the latest album "Zaubererbruder" and naturally, the mega hit "Ich Will Brennen", as last song on this ASP live double album! And there are enough evidences of their popularity such as the many screams of the audience on the background from the start of the live show. ASP gives an energetic performance with a sound which resembles the albums but is really alive and well performed. There is a nice balance between the best known songs of ASP and the less known songs. The band also switches smooth between English and German while retaining a similar atmosphere. Completing the live CD is an endorsement to come and see them again as there is a reduction included in tickets for the 2009 tour. This limited edition album will be a must have for the fans, especially the ones that have been in the shows presented on the album. The band can be compared with Tiamat but with much darker lyrics.

78/100

Guido Claes.