Furious Angels by Rob Dougan

Pros: Interesting pastiche of the modern and the old, with plenty of Gothic overtones.
Cons: Dougan really shouldn't sing, and stick to composition.

I usually don't listen to much modern music any more, discovering that I tend to be happier when I've classical and jazz playing with the occansional dose of Sting or Annie Lennox to give me lyrics when I need them. But of course, there are always ...

Pros: Two CD's for what most single ones cost, and beautiful music.
Cons: Ehhhh... Some people might not like the lyrics, but no sex, drugs, or swearing.

I first heard Rob Dougan on the Matrix soundtracks. I found myself constantly going back to his songs. Shortly after, I bought his CD, and I've been listening to it for longer than any CD has ever lasted in my stereo. By far. The songs have a ...

Pros: orchestrated with class and power, and very unique beat patterns
Cons: Robs voice is a bit gratey and does get tedious to hear.

A wondereous album full of power and emotion.
Rob sings incredibly good lyrics that are very often melancholy and depressing but still reflective.
a mature album that really raises the bar in classical/dance hybrid music.

best tracks-
furious angels -will you follow me - clubbed to death -theres only me.