Flashback CD Review #28 - Khoiba - Nice Traps

This review was written for the Rock Is Life.com's Reviews In Brief section in 2005.

Khoiba

Nice Traps

Streetbeat Records - 2005

http://www.khoiba.de

The Verdict

The press materials want to make you believe that Khoiba (Ko-EE-ba) mixes synthesizers, guitars and hauntingly beautiful vocals from singer Ema Brabcova to make a stunning full-length debut album. The CD features 13 tracks and the enhanced portion has a video for "202", lyrics and a photo gallery.

However, the mix of indie rock and electronica from the Prague-based group just doesn't cut it with me. The vocals serve more as a constant source of aggravation combined with a soundtrack that I have no interest in. Electronic music for me is something you need a lobotomy to enjoy.

If you enjoy this type of music, I really want to know why you are calling yourself a rock music fan. This is just not something I would ever want to hear again.

Rating: 1 out of 5