~ Euphoria ~

(Album Reviews)

The Aquarian Weekly

Why isn't this chick signed to a major label?  I caught her show at Acme Underground a few weeks ago.  This was about the fourth time I saw Sabrina play, and she gets better every time.  Her sensual, spine-tingling gothic melodies bring to mind All About Eve, early Heart, and Kate Bush.

Sabrina's in heavy rotation on the club circuit these days, and I seriously suggest going to see her show.  The live performance is made up of most of the songs from her debut CD Euphoria, my favorite being a song called "Bring Me Down" which  Sabrina said was the "bare bones version" because it was performed without the violins and cellos that were used on the CD.  But her band is meaty enough to pull it off without the strings and I was impressed.  I was begging Sabrina for months to play that song live and it was definitely worth the wait.

Sabrina is a lovely woman who never has a bad hair day.  Tall, ivory skin, Bettie Page bangs, and always in either black or red leather pants, she's extremely charismatic on stage.  She moves like a snake, captivates the audience with her expressive eyes and best of all, she smiles!

For '80s goth-alternative fans, there's a remake of B-Movie's "Nowhere Girl" on Euphoria.  And I'm desperately waiting to hear this one live!  She'll be playing again at CBGB's, 315 Bowery St., NYC on Wednesday, Nov. 6.  Check out Sabrina at: www.sabrinamusic.com

 

Culture Asylum

Mixing Darkwave elements with a fresh alternative sound, Sabrina brings to us a fresh, new sound.

A musician that has an incredible voice as well as the emotion to prove she isn't a whiny pretentious woman. Quite the contrary she is a strong woman who touches on the raw emotions while utilizing beautiful vocals ranging from rich to ethereal.

This release, Euphoria, is just an amazing album very tight in the music and the vocals. John Pires handles most of the producing, programming, and mixing, while Keith Pires played the guitars, bass, and co-wrote on several songs from Euphoria. Spyro Karagiannis acts as producer on “I’m Alive” and “Bring Me Down” and also played guitars, keyboards, some drums and bass. Spyro also collaborated on “Without A Trace” with Sabrina. Sabrina’s vocals aren’t masked by the music in fact they compliment each other perfectly.  I sure hope to here more from this talented artist.

From the beginning track 'I'm Alive' to the last track 'Star' (Acoustic version) you realize you have to hear it all the way through.  Each track is different but the ones that really stand out for me is 'I'm Alive', 'Euphoria', 'Angels Cry', and 'Star'. Sabrina is signed to Serip Records and she is unique in the sense that if you want really good music to just close your eyes and drift away from yourself then Sabrina is for you.  She will likely appeal to the contemporary and the goth scene which is such a wide range.  So please pick up her CD Euphoria you won't regret it.

Reviewed by Gira, Editor & Chief - Culture Asylum

 

Urotsukidoji's Pad

 I won't beat around the bush here, I love this disc.  It's just that simple.

Sabrina is a female singer out of New York City, and this is her debut outing.  Sabrina's sound crosses over into goth territory, but she has more in common with bands like Garbage or singers such as Kate Bush.  I have been spinning this disc for a month now, and I just can't get enough.  Which is odd because my personal tastes usually drag me to the heavier side of things, and this disc is actually quite mellow, even with up-tempo masterpieces such as the title track.  But what really grasps you is this dark, moody atmosphere, and a feeling of alienation.  Sabrina's voice is like velvet, smooth and pleasing, but when you rub it, you can feel the rough parts.  Each song is so strong, it's pointless to list any "standout" tracks, as I would just be listing all the songs on the disc.  If you like female signers but can't stand the glut of under-age teenyboppers, and soul divas, then give Sabrina your attention, you will not be disappointed.  

 To get the latest info, go to www.sabrinamusic.com. As a side note, I just thought I would mention that she is also absolutely gorgeous, a true raven-haired goddess, not that it should matter, but excuse me for being human.
 

Gothic Beauty Magazine

Sabrina’s debut CD entitled Euphoria combines rock and dark pop melodies that pack a powerful hook.  Sabrina reminds me of a cross between The Cure and The Pretenders.  Sabrina has strong vocals to go along with great lyrics. 

I like the use of guitar throughout her songs.  The guitar has a great rock drive to help create the dark pop rock structures.  This CD definitely could cross genres to develop a larger fan base.  I also liked the drumming.  It says in the CD jacket that it is all drum programming, well they did a good job because I could not tell.  The song “I’m Alive”, is a great song.  This song has an excellent dark melodic rock drive and fuzzy guitar.  It is a song that you just want to hear over and over.  Other songs that have the same great rock meets dark pop combinations are, “Find Another”, Nowhere Girl”, and “Angels Cry”.

Hard Wired Magazine

Okay, let’s set the scene – this is a female fronted Goth rock act (with major Adult Orientated Rock (AOR) leanings) from New York, called Sabrina.  I have to admit that I was wary when this arrived through my letterbox – images of cheesy teenage-angst ridden rock flashed through my mind.  That name, Sabrina, was somehow too predictable for a goth act... but after an initial listen (and several since), those initial misgivings have vanished.  This is a highly polished production – superb sound quality, with crisp vocals, and tight musicianship. Yes, it’s more AOR than Goth – think of a gothic version of Heart, and other bands such as Romeo’s Daughter, and you’re on the right track.  There are some obvious influences from the likes of the Cure in some of the guitaring styles, and some of the vocals lead you to think of an American All About Eve, but that said, this album stands up on it’s own.  True, it’s commercial, but Sabrina’s vocal style (and strength) give it a unique quality that help it stand apart from similar offerings.  It’s easily accessible, and comfortable to listen to.  Don’t expect to find it being played in your local club (unless you insist!) – there are no obvious dance floor tracks here.  This is a purely an album for listening to, and enjoying.  No one track stands out – each one is a good as the last.  If this style is your scene, go and get this – you won’t regret it.
 

Hipnosis Magazine

From the beginning of this CD, you are pulled into the strong vocals and catchy tunes by this songstress. The music has a undeniable gothic feel, yet also maintains a adult contemporary sound that could easily be played on any of the easy-listening stations without sounding too extreme. She captures the strong vocals of Siousix, yet also has a Shirley Manson top-40 quality that preserves the sound with a freshness that doesn't allow the music to fall into the re-tread sound that many of the gothic bands tend to steer into.  Another device Sabrina uses that avoids the typical gothic sound is the use of guitars with little more than a chorus and echo effect. No blaring distortion and screaming here, this girl has talent and she knows not to cover it up. She's confident, melodic, and a good song-writer. These make for a good combination.

The use of strings on "Bring Me Down," is a nice touch, and her voice is magical. I kept thinking while listening to this song that it would make a good song on part of a movie soundtrack. Good stuff. Another really great track is her cover of B-Movie's, "Nowhere Girl", which was a good if not better than the original. "Find Another," has a classic rock sound, reminded me of a little of Heart, very soulful, nicely done, solid slow rock. The cd ended with an acoustic song called, "Star," which really hit home with how good this girl sings. Whether your into the goth sound, classic rock, or are into the female singer types, Sabrina is a refreshing surprise in a tidal wave of female singer-songwriters who all want to sound like Morrisette. Sabrina doesn't, and that's a good thing!
 

Collected Sounds

Sabrina makes dynamic rock music. Her fiery voice is backed by forceful guitars on this debut album.  The opener "I'm Alive" is a powerful song with a strong beat. Sabrina is equally at home with slower songs such as the acoustic closer "Star".  Her music is faintly gothic in nature, but at heart it's good old fashioned rock.  The ballad "Bring me Down" is poignant and features a string section that's put to good use. It's one of the best songs I've heard in a long while.

This is a good album for alternative rock fans and people who have given up on the genre long ago. If anything can restore faith in rock music it's "Euphoria".

RealmGothica

Lock the doors inside my mind, I'm listening to Sabrina music and something tells me I'm alive. In "Euphoria", smooth voiced Sabrina tells a story of passion, discovery, hope, and of the awakening of lost emotions.

Backed by the musical talents of the Pires family, New York based Sabrina is quick to have you wrapped in her dreamlike lyrics. Before you realize it, you may even find yourself with closed eyes turning up the volume to take in the full impact. "Euphoria" is simply magical.

Sabrina's music is like a sweet dark lullaby and is perfect for lonesome days of creativity or staring into the night's darkness. The enchanting Sabrina vocalizes an unbelievable spirit that is rarely present in modern gothic music. On a dance floor, Sabrina music will quickly have you longing for a dance partner for an unforgettable swirl of the skirts.

Included on "Euphoria" is a cover of B-Movie's 1982 "Nowhere Girl" that you just shouldn't miss. If you are lacking in a soft feminine side or want to get your hands on some toned down perfection, check out Sabrina. You may just find out how alive you are.
 

GothicVixen

Vitalizing rock with subtle gothic undertones accompanied by a powerful and spirited vocals, make Euphoria the kind of release that will totally catch you off-guard and knock you off your feet. The 9 track debut release from the NYC resident touches on everything from the relatable struggles of love to the downfalls of society. With catchy hooks and an indie-pop sound, the songs on Euphoria are tight, well produced and show a sense of maturity that you don't often find in a debut release, not to mention an artist-released debut.

"I'm Alive" opens the album and grabs you instantly with dark riffs and it's ability to truly make you feel alive. I listened to this song three times before I even ventured on to the rest. The majority of tracks on Euphoria fall into the soft rock ballad category. Songs like "Tell Me," "Bring Me Down," and "Find Another" strike me as something that would do rather well on Adult Contemporary radio stations, but are still edgy and dark enough to make the rotation at goth clubs. A particularly beautiful track was the acoustic "Star". It really showcases Sabrina's soulful voice and the lack of instruments (besides the soft strumming of the guitar) really draws the listener's attention to the poetic lyrics. While this release may not be favorable among those who are more inclined towards heavier music, those with an open mind will see the subtle genius of this album.
 

Legends Magazine

Due to the explosion of do-it-yourself technologies over the past 15 years, many artists have rushed to release their first LP offering.  Too many times the artists lack the maturity artistically to put forth an album that is musically strong, or lack restraint or focus resulting in albums that try to do too much, and lose continuity in their offering.

Belgium native Sabrina does not fall into this category.  "Euphoria" is a smart, melancholy offering that shows thoughtfulness in its crafting and its composition.  It is a strong showcase of the songwriting and musical talents of the group.  Their sound comes through cleanly and is not forced through over-production. It is subtle, consistent, and tight.

Listing influences the likes of Marianne Faithful, Bowie, Korn, Smashing Pumpkins, and Tori Amos is indicative of the thoughtfulness of the lyrics and strong musicianship, but is overall more reminiscent of the earlier generation of minimalists who sought to create tapestries of emotion without using sledgehammers of sound. Hints of The Sundays, The Ocean Blue, and earlier non-synth-dependant New Wave artists like the Fixx and the Church abound.

The opening track I'm Alive sets the tone for the album. Interweaving doubled vocals, and a hypnotic musical backdrop.  The vocals mix evenly with the sound.  It sets the stage for the second track, Euphoria, nicely which showcases more of a pop-rock indie sound that lets her vocals take the forefront.

On first listen, the album appears to be conservative in regards to taking risks with sound diversity offering a homogenous mix rather than pushing hooks or harder rock sounds.  On further examination, the album's diversity lies in its subtlety.  The album is not a compilation of unrelated songs, but a progression from the first to the last that offers strong overall continuity.

This is showcased by careful placement of the album's highlights.  Tell Me is a subtle rock influenced tune that sneaks up on you by offering its punch subtly, through its use of anti-climactic moments to perk the ear. It is a nice lead in to the next track, Without a Trace, that stands out for its use of yearning musical backdrops to frame vocals that are uncharacteristic to its sound.

Building up its sound, tempo, and subtle strength, "Euphoria" crescendos its emotional journey with Nowhere Girl.  The remaining two tracks, Find Another and Star, are the sweetest of the album, and wind down the experience of the release.  Find Another has strong New Bohemians influence for its use of syncopated acoustic-based grooves behind ethereal yet yearning vocals and lyrics.  Star, an acoustic offering, is perhaps the most melancholy and nostalgic of all the pieces and rounds out "Euphoria" with aplomb.

Euphoria is a complete album. The individual songs enjoy introspective and emotional lyrics with music that neither takes a back seat, nor overreaches to create an emotional tapestry.  The song order has been crafted as carefully as the music, creating a work that encompasses diversity, and offers the listener a complete journey musically and lyrically.

Euphoria's lack of over-wrought moments of crescendo, and the lack of saccharine emphasis on melancholy and introspective lyrics may leave some listeners feeling unchallenged. I find it to be a breath of fresh air. It requires the audience to listen and become involved with the music, which is where the challenge lies in their work.
 

Chaotic Critiques

Female-fronted gothic rock with some definite commercial appeal, even bordering on pop. A lush production provides the context for the music, which hits upon the distinctive rhythms and jangling guitars used by bands like Siousxie and the Banshees, Claire Voyant, and Stone 588, and beefs it up with a more direct AOR approach that I'm quite certain most radio stations would find quite palatable. Sabrina's rich vocal harmonies convey the inner pain and emotional turmoil that gothic music invariably relishes in, although putting a decidedly radio-friendly spin on it. While most of the music is quite upbeat, songs like "Without a Trace" prove that Sabrina's songwriting is not merely goth rock on happy pills; its weighty rhythms and darker atmospheres showing a slightly different side to the band. One of the strongest aspects of this album is that the band, and particularly the vocalist, manage to communicate gothic emotionalism without falling into the trap of overdramatizing every moment - that is the area where 99% of the gothic rock bands slip up, despite the otherwise brilliant nature of their musicianship and songwriting. But Sabrina manages to circumvent that pitfall, perhaps explainable by her increased focus on unabashedly radio-friendly pop harmonies, which provides her with a sense of balance and restraint that works in her favor. While I cannot say that Euphoria was entirely up my alley, this remains very good for what it is, and fairly original in approach, if only for the fact that Sabrina manages to synthesize gothic rock and pop music without completing butchering both.
 

StarVox

Staff's Top 10 Picks for 2001
Kevin's Top 10

#2 Sabrina - Euphoria (2001)
Many musicians use "commercial" like a dirty word.  Sabrina's debut release is commercial in the best sense of the word; easily accessible and professionally produced.  Sabrina is what AOR music could be if AOR had a heart; her songs are timeless, touching, and universal.  If it weren't for (1), this would be my pick for Best Debut of 2001.
 

StarVox

At its worst commercial music is soulless prolefood for the Great Unwashed, inoffensive but ultimately forgettable.  At its best commercial music is successful because its genius transcends boundaries and appeals to everybody.

The latest crap from Brittany Spears has sold millions of copies; so has Stevie Wonder's *songs in the Key of Life*, the Clash's *London Calling" and Mozart's *Requiem*.  Sabrina's debut CD, "Euphoria" is an unabashedly commercial release.  Songs like "I'm Alive" and "Tell Me" would fit comfortably into most AOR/Adult Contemporary playlists.  The arrangements are standard Studio Rock (lead guitar, rhythm guitar, keyboards, drum machines), and the vocals are invariably silky smooth.  But there's strength below the sweetness, and emotional depth beneath the hummable tunes.

"Bring Me Down" features backing strings.  Backing strings can often send perfectly innocent songs into territory best reserved for Lawrence Welk's ghost; thankfully, not this time.  Sabrina's sad timbre, and her letter-perfect enunciations, remind me here of Joan Baez or Judy Collins.  The finger-picking acoustic guitar work on "Find Another" and "Star" recalls country-ballad rock.  (I'd love to hear Sabrina cover Firefall's "Strange Way" on her next release).

Sabrina's gift for singing is matched by her gift for choosing talented producers and backing musicians.  Spyro Karagiannis and Keith Pires (who share guitar and bass duties) are top-notch artists who know how to play a supporting role.  Their arrangements showcase Sabrina's voice and are always tasteful but never mannered.  The instrumentals, like the singing, always sound like the performers really care, not like they're trying to comply with a marketing format.

Many Stalinist critics hated the music of Dmitri Shostakovich, calling it "bourgeois" and "commercial."  Today, people hail Shostakovich as one of the 20th century's greatest composers; nobody remembers his detractors.  Don't be a Stalinist: get a copy of Sabrina's "Euphoria" today.  This is popular music which matters.
 

Musical Discoveries

Sabrina's album opens with the rocker "I'm Alive," which is laced with thick guitar and bass arrangements. Listeners will be immediately drawn into the music by the edge in the singer's voice. The title track has a gothic-oriented beat and with gently sweeping vocal parts, the guitars shimmer and carry the chorus blending perfectly with Sabrina's lead. A lighter love song entitled "Tell Me" is the first track to expose the lighter side of this record.

The album's metal edges shine through in the gothic-oriented "Without A Trace." Sabrina's serious yet sweet vocals break the edge of an otherwise harder song. The standout ballad "Bring Me Down" is vocally strong, sung evocatively and sensually over a light string arrangement. Sabrina soars through her full range on this lovely track, certain to attract the broadest of audiences. Harder gothic guitars return in the shimmer of "Angels Cry" a heartfelt rock tune.

"Nowhere Girl" is formed in line with today's singer songwriter movement with thick and distorted rocking guitar arrangements and especially crisp percussion underscoring Sabrina's evocative and searching vocal layers. Slightly lighter arrangements grace the upbeat rock track "Find Another" where layers of Sabrina's vocals rise above the instruments delivering tremendous power and emotion. The album closes with a gentle ballad entitled "Star" illustrating the full range of Sabrina's vocal prowess.
 

RhythmUS Network

Influenced by everything between The Cure and David Bowie to Smashing Pumpkins and Tori Amos, Sabrina combines many of these musical elements and melodies along with her honest lyrics to carve her own way in the music industry.

The best thing about Sabrina's music is the sincerity of her lyrics which deal with real life issues.  Expect to see other reviews about her in Meltdown Magazine, StarVox, Dark Entries and other magazines as she has an appeal that may likely be of some interest to the Gothic scene as well as the general rock environment.

Her music is more rock than anything but vocally she reminds me much of a combination of singers like Chrissie Hynde, Tori Amos and maybe even Sue Hutton when she's singing with her strictly rock voice except that Sabrina isn't quite as smooth as the latter two and is more on the level with Chrissie.

Songs like "Without A Trace" tend to have more of a Goth-Rock feel to them in some aspects such as the grinding bass guitar but I don't personally find Sabrina to be nearly as Gothic as some are portraying her to be though I do see how some could come to such a conclusion.  It's probably mostly due to the overall style of electric guitar playing used on much of the album and her introspective lyrics.

There is definitely talent involved in her work and she does have a very nice voice and a refreshing sincerity of musical approach that I think could take her far in the industry but this will be a slow climb.  The type that lasting musicians begin when they start their long musical journey.  This will not be an instant success and will only come if she is very persistent.  It will also be an achievement that may be overlooked by many but will be worth it in the end.

Of specific interest to RhythmUS Network is the track "Angels Cry" which has a sort of Inkubus Sukkubus type of Gothic-Pagan feel to it.  Actually, musically a few songs have this overall sound to it, like "Nowhere Girl", "Without A Trace", (big time), and "Euphoria".  She may likely be of specific interest to fans of Inkubus Sukkubus due to these musical similarities, however there is also a few very acoustic sounding tracks like "Find Another", which is very fold-rock to me, and "Star", which is totally acoustic.

Sabrina is definitely a different bread of musician than what one normally sees in the music scene, especially in pop music.  Unfortunately, these sincere musicians are usually overlooked by the mainstream and the underground alike.  Hopefully this will not totally be the case with Sabrina as I think she has some valuable work worth listening to.
 

The Mausoleum

Sabrina's long awaited debut release "Euphoria"  was indeed well worth the wait. Dark and powerful, beautiful and haunting, exciting are just a few of the adjectives that pop into your mind when listening to Euphoria.  Her angelic voice is backed with an almost "Sisters of Mercy" like music that will appeal to anyone looking for a new sound in goth music.
 

Sonidobscuro - Spain

Primere CD de esta artista estadounidense nacida en Bélgica. Su título “Euphoria” sorprende en un disco de rock gótico, pero es una buena pista de lo que te vas a encontrar al escucharlo.

La música de Sabrina es una mezcla de géneros y de influencias. Las letras son oscuras, hablan del amor, el olvido, el desarraigo y otras dificultades, pero con brillos de esperanza y de ánimo. El fondo, de guitarra eléctrica y batería, es rockero, pero encontramos también canciones acústicas y poperas.

Entre los temas más rockeros, cabe destacar “I’m Alive” por su fuerza y garra. “Bring Me Down” es la que más me gusta por su maravilloso sonido acústico y casi sinfónico, y el sentimiento y delicadeza en la voz de la artista. La versión que hace del "Nowhere Girl" de los B-Movie es totalmente diferente, enfocada al rock, pero no por ello deja de ser interesante.

Junto a esa fusión de estilos ya apuntada, es la magnética y camaleónica voz de Sabrina la mejor baza de este disco. La magnífica interpretación y el sentimiento que transmite en el último tema, “Star”, es una muy buena muestra.

Un gran estreno de Sabrina que esperamos que tenga la buena acogida que merece. Disco recomendado para los que huyen del rock gótico convencional.
 

Sonidobscuro - Spain (Translated)

The premiere (debut) CD of this American artist born in Belgium is entitled "Euphoria" and it is a surprise disc of alternative rock with good track which you will find yourself when listening to it. The music of Sabrina is a mixture of sorts and influences.

Her lyrics are real, they speak of the love, forgetfulness, uprooting and other difficulties, but with spirit, hope, and brightness. The backbone of the music and the electrical guitars make this rock-n-roll, but we also found acoustic and popularity in these songs. Between the subjects and rock music, we emphasized on "Í'm Alive" by it's force and power. Then "Bring Me Down" this song is one of the most that pleased me with its wonderful acoustic and almost symphonic sound, and the feeling and gentleness in Sabrina's voice is an artist. The version they do of "Nowhere Girl" (B-Movie) is totally different, than the original popular new wave song, they focused on the rock with dance beat aspect, but for that reason it does not stop being interesting and good.

Next to that fusion of styles already aimed, it is the magnetic and camaleónica (melodious) voice of Sabrina that is the best asset to this disc. The magnificent interpretation and the feeling that subject transmits in the last, "Star", is an excellent example.

A great opening of Sabrina that we hoped that it has the good welcome that deserves.
 

StarVox

Gothic Paradise

Sabrina's debut album presents us with her excellent writing and musical talents combined.  For a debut, the sound is surprisingly mature... "I'm Alive" being this album with the guitar riffs, catchy vocals and rhythm.  This is probably one of my favorites from this album as it combines a lot of the Gothic Pop Rock that I've enjoyed over the years with her suave voice.  The intensity varies throughout the song which adds that much more substance to the track.  There are a few tracks on this album that infuse this same pop influence such as the orchestral laden "Bring Me Down", along with the excellent cover of "Nowhere Girl".  This latter song is an excellent guitar driven version of the popular New Wave 80's song by B-Movie.

An interesting variety in the tracks on this album are the Death Rock influenced "Euphoria" and "Tell Me".  Both of these tracks remind me of the Death Rock queen Eva O with the strong baseline and stronger vocals.  Definitely a plus for fans of the old-school Gothic sound! 

After the excellent cover of "Nowhere Girl", we're left with the last two songs which make somewhat of a melancholy finale.  "Find Another" fuses elements of acoustic and electronic guitar with a laid back beat.  It has a catchy melody that her voice seems to carry right to the heart.  And finally we're left with the acoustic track "Star".  A nice little contemporary acoustic track with the same message as is present throughout the album.

If you're a fan of more of the Pop influenced Gothic Rock, and on top of that, if you're a sucker for the smooth, elegant, female vocals, then I highly recommend this album!
 

Sub Fennica

Sabrina is an American singer/songwriter (a real rarity!).  I received her well-designed promo-pack over a month ago, but I wasn't able to review this independently released debut CD until now.

Her musik could be best described "combination of dark gothic imagery with pop hooks on a background that is pure rock", as the promo-letter put it. I don't have much to add, except that her musik is genuinely moving and has a honest flavour, meaning it doesn't sound calculated and plastic.  Even though I am not so into the more "pop"-style songs of this record, the general feeling is still to my liking.

Sabrina sings quite well, one could even say professionally, which is not so surprising as her mother was a professional opera singer, so it must be in the genes.. ;-) It is really refreshing to soothe one's ears with her vocals after being tortured by all those incompetent, pathetic excuses for female singers in thousands of black /death /goth bands, which probably hired to do them some member's little sister anyways..

Although she wrote the songs, they are played by session musicians, or at least I got that impression. The band plays pretty well, especially with acoustic guitars, the electric guitars have a neat distorted edge on them. The drumming is handled by a computer, though it is adequate, it is still little soulless.

"I'm Alive" is track is my favourite, it is rather mature, melancholic song which really gets you.. A would-be goth-pop hit!  The lyrics are especially moving and more so when being singed with such feeling as Sabrina does.

Open-minded people should introduce themselves with the musik of this enchanting lady immediately.
 

Gothic Kingdom Radio

I'm Alive" - I love this song, it really gives me cold chills.  For some reason it reminds me of Inkubus Sukkubus.  Sabrina's songs are a type of mainstream goth, since they really have much pop touch in them as well, and are very listener friendly.  If Sabrina has just started career, I beg her to continue within the genre since she has so much to give.

Dark Wave Radio

It is a debut album for Sabrina in the United States, but it is a great debut album!  Sabrina created her own project with the help of other members but you should consider it is as a one man band created by a girl Sabrina.  It isn't a surprise that she created this project because her parents are both professional musicians and finally, she moved from Belgium to USA and decided to unleash her musical view and project.  Sabrina does not play metal music, but a gothic rock influenced by bands as Garbage, Live, STP, David Bowie...  The songs are very diversified...but with the excellent Sabrina's vocals - it gives really melodic and atmospheric aspects to the compilations.  Not aggressive, not brutal, but a great pop-gothic CD.  (8,5/10)
 

Various

Great Expression of real life fears.  Sabrina's voice is tender and warm and understanding.  Beautifully dramatic! I look forward to hearing more." (Prime Artist Radio reviews)

"..."Star"  This is a high-quality and very emotive performance.  Acoustic guitar and vocals only makes for a challenging environment - well met by Sabrina.  Excellent vocals!" (Prime Artist Radio reviews)

"..."Star" I absolutely loved this song... Sabrina's lyrics are moving and the arrangement is simple and so captivating... Thanks for sharing your talent with us."  (Prime Artist Radio reviews)

"Finally something new to listen to! This is a very impressive compilation of music and lyrics! Sabrina's voice is beautiful yet haunting at the same time. The guitar and bass jams are a great compliment to Sabrina's voice. My favorite songs are Star, Tell Me, and Angel's Cry. Can't wait to see the band live!"  (Amazon - New Jersey)

"Sabrina has the lush voice of a dark angel, powerful, emotional & divine on the ear. With lyrics rich in imagery, and music a delightful fusion of goth, rock & pop, she is a real gem in a musical sea of mediocrity.

Backed with several very talented musicians, her songs are beautifully arranged, mixed and produced. And despite the dark atmosphere, this is actually a very light album. It will appeal to goths and rock and pop fans alike.

If you're looking for stars of the future, look no further! Buy this album, and one day you may be able to say "I was into Sabrina's music before she was famous!!"..."  (Drew Crow Star -Devon, England)

"Just when I thought all the best vocalists were on this station, one more shoes up.  Sabrina has a feel for the story, "Star" is a song that speaks to the soul of a musician.  How many of us know this story either about a friend or fear it for ourselves.  Sabrina's voice moves through the poetic lyrics like water, telling the story with sincerity.  The one guitar and voice adds to the loneliness of the song.  Great song Sabrina and excellent voice!"  (Prime Artist Radio review)

"I find your music unique and spell binding.  It is insightful and beautiful and captures the essence of dark mysticism.  Haunting heart, piercing melody, beautiful soul searching vocals and riveting death defying rhythm.  Stunning!" (Delilah Mills @ Blood Moon/Blood Rites/Blood Wine Radio)

"I liked what I saw and heard (your music)... you are a talented individual.  It is very rare to stumble upon such in the dark music scene.  May serve as an encouraging example! "
(T. Halonen, Editor-in-Chief - Suomi, Finland)

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