review by: Saint Jinn

Five years.

That's how long it took David Galas to complete his debut solo album, The Cataclysm. What a wait. What an amazing album. This is a masterpiece of dark rock spanning over an hour with every instrument, every mixing board, every production decision, and every mastering knob in the hands of David Galas. Each instrument works wonderfully with another, creating down tempo darkness that will seep into your senses and intoxicate every nerve.

Guitars are atmospheric but prominent, working well with the keyboard to create a world just begging for ethereal bass lines and sometimes simplistic, sometimes intricate drumming. Galas' vocals range from gothic baritones to offhanded choruses, to soothing, calming textures.

If the next David Galas album takes five more years to complete, I'm sure nobody will complain, but patiently wait, enjoy and most likely be distracted by the reformation of Galas' old band, Lycia. (9/10)