Before typing all my impressions on this Goth rock record I must warn you, I’m not a huge fan or even interested enough in Goth music or culture as to be able to compare this production with other Goth icons; having said that, I must admit that a band like To Die For has earn my respect after listening to all their solid works. So starting from the fact that I’m not into Goth music but accepting my appreciation for the music created by what clearly sounds as an influence to this band in To Die For let’s begin.

Like most Goth music Beyond the Void tries and why not manages to achieve a relatively “sexy” interaction between darkness and beauty, with solid songs that display the incredible vocal talent of Daniel Pharos, maybe not as thick as now famous finish singer Ville Valo, but certainly as attractive and “velvety”, as HIM’s front man.

The album progresses with songs that dwell in depression without completely boring or disturbing the audience, but giving what appears to be sad songs a spark of hope with a clever use of keyboards and simple guitar riffs. Gloom is a Trip for two does lack of variation between songs, creating from time to time a sense of length that might not be accurate, what I mean is that if you are not paying enough attention 15 minutes can go by and you might think you are just listening to one track, when in fact three have gone by. That aspect of similarity between tracks might not be a big deal since the almost identical melodies are all involving and beautifully display.

This record is Beyond the Void’s third long play production, and certainly worth the time of anybody that finds Goth rock a wonderful addition to its collection… just as a warning STAY AWAY FROM THE SEDUCTORA VIDEO!!!