Misty Roses - Monster Zero

There's an old dictum that says, "The longer the note, the more dread." Trans-Atlantic duo, Misty Roses, it would seem, stick almost religiously by this axiom on latest release, Monster Zero. Infecting menace into the dense electro of the title track and even into the dub-infused drum 'n' bass of 'Sleeping Beauty' and ambiance of 'Innsmouth Jewelry', Monster Zero is, otherwise, a gonzo contraption of separate moments and sounds. Held together only by this threat, admixed into much more calm surroundings, this is a solid mix of dark, digital soundscapes, but with a mislaid focus that dwells more on creating alarm and fear than forming a coherent collection of songs. [Neil Ferguson]