XORCIST
INSECTS & ANGELS - DIFFERENCES & INDIFFERENCES
ALBUM METROPOLIS RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 REVIEW: OCTOBER 16, 2000

Ever wondered what horror films would be like without the soundtrack? My guess is they would feel like a parody and not remotely as scary. Parts of "Insects & Angels" would work beautifully in a horror flick, while other songs are more fitting for, say, adventure movies or thrillers. Xorcist, with only member Bat, is a very talented score composer, proving his skills well here through varied, complex electronic sounds. But as often is the case with soundtracks, this would reach its best potential integrated with film. During the light hours of the day this is nothing more than pleasant muzak.
However, as musical surroundings a late evening in October, "Insects & Angels" is sure to affect its listeners, given the pompous and the grand moods included. And to think I almost taped over my "Friday the 13th" and "Halloween" movies. I know better now.

NIKLAS FORSBERG