IKON - Subversion
Songs: 6  Time:  25:16
Chris McCarter has taken over the vocal responsibilities of Ikon, bringing a breath of fresh air into this Australian electro / goth outfit.  Subversion is a mini CD that foreshadows the new full length, This Quiet Earth.  Subversion III is comprised of light electronic elements, a mild backing beat, and tame vocals.  The vocals on Cry For Love are the prominent aspect of this track, with the clattering rhythm and sweeping synths acting as the backdrop.  Very acoustical in nature, The Glory of Justice is a simple track that features three major elements, hollow, cascading synth sounds, Chris' vocals, and a catchy acoustic guitar riff.  Vacuous vocals and acoustic strings give In Trust I Return (Remix) a very Church-ie feel.  Time & Illusion best melds the two musical styles of this EP together. With both electronic and non-electronic elements, this piece does sound like a more upbeat / friendly gothic piece.  Subversion is a nice segue between the Ikon of old and the Ikon of new.  It should prepare the listeners for what can be heard on This Quiet Earth and beyond.
   
METROPOLIS RECORDS                         
Ikon is:
P.O. Box 54307                                                Chris McCarter / Dino Molinaro / Michael Carrodus
Philadelphia, PA 19105                                  Contact Ikon @
e-mail: metropol@voicenet.com                   6P.O. Box 277
Metropolis homepage:                                  Flemington
http://www.voicenet.com/~metropol          Victoria 3032
                                                                          Australia