Am I dying? Perhaps. Am I desperate? No, but I should. Am I happy? Not too often, lately. Is this world for real? I think so I am afraid so. Is this music special? Yes, for me it is. Is this music beautiful? Yes, but in a strange kind of way.
What does it suggests?
Bands always try to suggest something with their music, most of the time I feel anger or aggressiveness, others, sadness, desperation or suffering. But no matter what the music is trying to suggest I always see a dim light of ‘I am here to fight’ at the end of the tunnel. I don’t know if you understand me, but I don’t see that light when being almost hypnotized by the amazing music of these Italians.
The Fog in the Shell seems to be singing their last words with no intention. As though they were resigned to die without fighting back. To sing until the last breath is gone. Most of the music in ‘A secret North’ would fit in to that last scene of ‘Leaving Las Vegas’, when Elisabeth Shue tries to make love to a dying Nicolas Cage. If you haven’t seen that movie, do it!
Regarding the music? Imagine a blend of the latest era of Neurosis, a lighter version of My Dying Bride, rock from the 70’s, modern tunes insinuating ambivalent grunge melodies and acoustic atmospheres. Music to be listened in the still of the night. In moments of calmness. When being depressive. When hope is not an option!

Mr. Grga Pitic