"Griefshire" CD by Elis

by Markus Wosgien (05.10.2006) Measuring this album with normal scales is impossible. Shortly after the recordings of her vocal lines, singer Sabine Dünser died of brain bleeding and leaves an album that during the recordings she passionately called "her baby". She was a lovely person who lived her dream and who will live on in her songs forever. "Griefshire" deals with religious illusion, the search for release and the passion for eternal love. "This is not the end of the story, this is just the beginning of a new decade", she sings in the exceptional ear candy "Show me the way" and drives tears in your eyes. It's an emotional album that in comparison to the two predecessors sounds fresher and smarter. The ballad "Brothers" is a masterpiece that bears some reminiscences to Leaves' Eyes with who Elis toured Europe lately. "Griefshire" is an album full of love and hope, full of longings and dreams. Wonderful string arrangements and graceful choirs provide an overwhelming atmosphere amazing you from the first to the last second. Thank you, Sabine, wherever you are.