Wes Borland returns with his Black Light Burns project in a most-a perculiar way. half an album of cover songs and the other half rare tracks from the “Cruel Melody” sessions. Would you expect anything less from the king of odd? While we tentatively wait for album number two proper, this EP has some very cool surprises, covers of “Hungry Like The Wolf” by Duran Duran and “Lucretia My Reflection” by Sisters of Mercy, have a surprising amount of weight behind them. 
BLB is a fantastic band on record, and the mix of guitar and synth give them an edge which Wes Borland embraces with his unique personality to create some fantastic covers. Ill admit it, I haven’t heard half of the originals, it’s Wes doing songs he wants to do. The gems for me are the end of the album, the instumental beauties sounding a lot like ambient Aphex Twin are what make the album worth listening to, that is if you are familiar with the band already. If not, visit them here and make sure you get well aquainted. After Wes works with Marilyn Manson album number two is on its way.
[OxKing]
