GIRLS UNDER GLASS FROZEN EP VAN RICHTER RELEASE: SUMMER, 2001 REVIEW: AUGUST 23, 2001

I have always considered Girls Under Glass quite obscure and difficult. That is, until I actually heard them. "When I Think About You" changed all that in a few minutes. It may be one of the band's softer creations, but it's still a functional showcase of their basic sound foundation. Synthish rock'n'roll mixed with dark wave and a pinch of goth thrown in for good measure. Emphasis is usually also put on quite clever, catchy choruses.
From what I gather, the rock flavoured Madonna cover "Frozen" is the only real new track on this EP. There is an alternate version of "Wings" on there as well, reworked by Bruno Kramm (Das Ich) and a collaboration with Wolfsheim vocalist Peter Heppner, but I think that's an old one as well. Three other tracks from their back-catalogue are included, leaving me somewhat confused. One valid reason for doing this would be to introduce the band to the US public, and I do think this is the case. It does, however, decrease the attraction force of "Frozen" significantly.

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