The genre of female-fronted gothic rock/metal bands is largely overcrowded, but fortunately there's always little gems that stand out from the grey and undistinguishable masses. The Dutch band AUTUMN is one of these rare exceptions. Staying clear of over-ridden clichés, they cater to their fans in a less pompous and more honest, down-to-earth fashion than most of their fellow pretenders to the gothic rock throne. Their third album "My New Time" is the perfect soundtrack for those moments of intimate togetherness: tender, contained, fragile and dreamy, yet groovy, powerful, earthy and emotional at the same time.
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