THE ILLUSION FADES - Demos 2004
THE ILLUSION FADES - In Black
THE ILLUSION FADES - s.t. (LP 1994)

THE ILLUSION FADES – Demos 2004 (CD-R 2004)

(artracks@acn.gr )

The Greek Gothic/Alternative-Band THE ILLUSION FADES is active for about 15 years now and released a couple of good records and CDs. The latest release „In Black“ showed us the band as a solo project of mastermind George Dedes, but in 2004 he formed a new and complete line up and records a new album. We had the opportunity to listen to some unmastered new recordings and can definetly say, that the new album will be a wonderful Gothic-Rock piece and presents THE ILLUSION FADES as a real band again, which makes the songs much more powerful. If you like classic Guitar-Goth in the vein of some good old 80s bands like The Mission, get in contact with George via the above mentioned Email address and he will surely hold you informed about all news. I await the finally mastered and soon to be coming album curiously. It could be also interesting for Strobelight Records, who behold the power of „Old School“-Gothic-Rock. (A.P.)

(Angel Records/Cyberdelia Records www.cyberdelia-records.com )

The Greek band THE ILLUSION FADES is around since the early 90s and released a couple of fine Gothic-Rock records and CDs through the years. Actually I received the latest album „In Black“ and it seems, that THE ILLUSION FADES today is a solo project of George Dedes, who plays all instruments, sings and produces this album. When I read the info sheet, I was a bit feared, that the band has turned into the Gothic-Metal genre, because the info compares „In Black“ with bands like Paradise Lost, Moonspell, Theatre Of Tragedy and other boring groups. But, when I listened to the CD the first time, I realized, that it is pure Gothic-Rock with only very few Metal moments. I really like the CD, ´cos it has a very loveable spirit, which will satisfy all fans of classical Guitar-Goth. Most of the songs are really good and I would love to listen to them performed live on stage by a complete band. I think, the production is a bit to straight. It doesn´t sound like a band, but like a solo project and could have been produced with some more power and drive. Anyway, the album is in fact very good and will be loved by all fans of bands like Kiss The Blade, old The Mission and other „pure“ Gothic-Rockers. Try it out! (A.P.)

THE ILLUSION FADES - s.t. (LP 1994)

(Eigenproduktion)

Griechenland, ein weiterer weißer Fleck auf der Wave & Gothic Weltkarte, außer Flowers Of Romance hat man von dort noch nicht viel gehört, was in diese Richtung gellt. THE ILLUSION FADES existieren seit 1989 und stellen hier die selbstbetitelte Debüt-LP vor. Da das ausführliche Info leider durchgehend in grie­chischer Schrift verfaßt ist, kann ich zu der Band selber nicht viel schreiben. Beschreiben tut sich die Band als "combination of heavy and melodic forms". Zum Glück ist der "heavy" -Anteil eher klein und bricht nur gelegentlich durch. Übrig bleibt durchaus gelungener Waverock. Hit ist sicherlich der Titel „Valentine“ (keine Sisters-Coverversion!), der durchaus das Zeug zu einem Klassiker hat!

Wer also wirklich gut gemachten Gitarrenwave mit gelegentlichen Ausflügen in den Mainstream-Rock mag, der könnte hier eine Ent­deckung machen. Mir gefällt die Platte durchgehend, sehr kraftvoll das Ganze! Übrigens, das Cover glänzt durch eine geniale Mischung aus Mystik und Kitsch, sieht etwas aus wie die Titelseite zu einem Geister-Heftroman aus den 70em. Sehr schön! (A.P.)