AION

I like the cover art of Aion, quite evocative with its symbolistic elements, but the fascination stops here, at the door. In Aion, Dead Can Dance try without success to surf on the wave of sacred, religious ancient music...the result is poor most part of time. We can notice an evident inspiration from medieval music but the musical background of the band doesn't enable to translate with authenticity the spirit & essence of this music. The compositions are heartless, mechanical if not absurd. On honest compositions as the introduction title or the "song of the Sybil" the echoes and the sophistication of the production make the ensemble sounding like a "supermarket-christmas" version of old lithurgic chants. A decent pop album with imature imitations of ancient music. For collectors / fan only if I consider that Dead Can Dance have been included for what they are.