Cancer Killing Gemini: "could be the soundtrack for a hurricane out at sea"

from MusikReviews.com:

The debut album from Cancer Killing Gemini is equal parts industrial wall of sound with the trade make bass guitar driven beat and melodic ease that could be the soundtrack for a hurricane out at sea. First though we need to get the comparisons to NIN out of the way. Like Trent Reznor, Cancer Killing Gemini’s debut album It only hurts when we breathe is the brain child of one man, Eric Michael Cohen. And yes, there are some shared industrial styles that tie the two together but, that’s right about where the comparison ends as far as I’m concerned.

CKG blends hooks strong enough to land a whale with music that is ready to be played on commercial radio right now. “Christcontrol”, the opening song, is a perfect example of blending the industrial strength wall of sound with a great hook that gets stuck in you like forgotten medical tools from a major operation.

Cancer Killing Gemini’s biggest victory on the album and what makes it stand out from others in this genre is the surprising use of the B3 style organ on songs like “Century”. The song sets itself apart from others on the album not only because of the stellar music but also because the lyrics are much stronger here than in other spots on the album which may be the only downside if there is one.

Lyrically speaking, Mr. Cohen seems to shine brightest on the down tempo like the aforementioned “Century” and the equally impressive “Umbilical” and “Butterfly”. He uses his voice wisely in blending it with the music with neither overpowering the other like evenly matched boxers.

Cancer Killing Gemini’s debut It only hurts when we breathe is a positive sign of things to come from this Bostonian.