Released
1999

Label
Self Released

Reviewed by
Matt Simpson

Visit
Elasmo

Last Edit/Update
06 October, 1999

Elasmo

Demo Material

Track Listing

1. Dealing With Dogs
2. Out of Time
3. The Beat of Commotion

    According to Elasmo, theirs is the new brand of Rock & Roll. A three-piece Swedish outfit, they formed just a year ago to create the missing link between electronica and traditional pop/rock music. They are rooted in rock & pop,  but the main element is the synth crafting and the sweet vocals of their singer, Anna.
    Such claims are very bold. If the music can actually back that up...
    It does..to a point.
    I guess the best way to describe their sound is an almost uplifting Curve and less DAMN-PRODUCED Garbage. The music is, overall, very crafty. I'll have to say, though, that the absolute standout is track 2, "Out of Time." I'm absolutely in love - Anna's sweet, smooth vocals (hey, it's almost a love song, too!) overlay a very laid-back groove with thick bass and beautiful pads. Guitar is present in this demo, but it's a compliment to the synth music.
    Actually, I wish I'd have more of a taste of Elasmo. Make no doubt about it, they are definitely rock/pop. However, they take just the right amount of elements from (ugh I hate this term) electronica and apply it. The other two tracks, while good, do follow the rock/pop formula, however. It isn't light years ahead of other attempts, but it is at least a step in the right direction!