


The album has the hard-edged melodic feel of Therapy?and seems to balance nicely between an &#147;I don&#146;t care!&#148; attitude and an &#147;I don&#146;t really know what&#146;s going on!&#148; style, which will appeal to its intended audience.


The first single is "Vanishing" which may lead to a degree of confusion until listeners get used to it. It kicks, literally, with textbook white rock rap, which will need editing if they are planning airplay in the UK, and heavyweight guitar riffing. But what&#146;s this? Harmonies? No, hang on, we&#146;re back to the riffing and rapping again. It may mean that those two distinct audiences may fail to embrace the sound, which is better used on the collection of songs on the album.


This album stands up well in the current rap-metal climate. There is no reason why Gladyss Patches shouldn&#146;t follow bands like Linkin Park and garner some serious success. In common with a lot of Canadian bands, they will probably find success elsewhere first &#150; obvious markets in the US and the UK beckon. A good support tour in England would no doubt get their name noticed, and from there, a heavyweight support slot in the USA will ensure that the band have the exposure they need.



Andy Hughes

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