Don't be fooled by the death's-head graphics, or by the band photo that shows Bella Morte on-stage looking fierce and leather-clad in a soupy morass of dark green fog . Although there are definite elements of industrial rock and darkwave in their sound, Bella Morte's most distinctive feature is the sweet and surprisingly approachable voice of lead singer Andy Deane; the group's synthesized beats are strong without being martial or overbearing, and most of these songs feature -- believe it or not -- actual melodies. In fact, the songs on As the Reasons Die are almost uniformly excellent; with the exception of a waste-of-time instrumental titled "A Time Before," they offer unique and shifting combinations of funk, industrial, darkwave and EBM elements that always sound familiar but never come across as really derivative. Highlights include the rockish and guitar-driven "Last Days," the darkwave-influenced "Awake," and a gently regretful and mildly industrial song called "Undone." Very nice. ~ Rick Anderson, All Music Guide
As the Reasons Die
06/08/2004 | Metropolis Records
All Music Guide Review
As the Reasons Die Track Listing
Credits of As the Reasons Die
- Kevin McNoldy
- Producer, Mastering, Mixing
- Lauren Hoffman
- Vocals
- Jennifer Fariello
- Photography
- Jeff Taylor
- Voice Sample
- Bella Morte
- Producer
- Micah Consylman
- Synthesizer, Cover Design, Cover Photo, Group Member
- Tony Lechmanski
- Guitar, Group Member
- Jordan Marchini
- Percussion














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