Infused with shades of melancholy and dark gothic themes, the masterful weaving of cello, guitars and percussion of Sweet Sister Pain creates a contemplative, dreamy atmosphere of quiet introspection for the listener.The rich mezzo soprano vocals and cello of front woman, Charlotte Kracht melds intriguingly with the dark, mysterious baritone and guitars of Gunther Laudahn and are backed by the precise and imaginative percussion of drummer, Rudolph NaomiTimeless elegance meets creative inspiration in the musical adaptation of Poe's immortal poem, "Annabel Lee", which nestles comfortably with Chopin based "The Age of Anger" and the Schubert inspired lullaby, "Hush, Hush".From the sitar-enhanced styling of the beloved Japanese song "ue o muite aruko (Sukiyaki)" to the catchy riff and ageless fairy-story lyrics of "Off With Your Head" to the poignant sincerity of "Solitude"--the album is beautifully interwoven with interludes based on the Lunar Mares, "The Seven Seas of Blood and Honey." This album will be sure to enchant and captivate you.