From the Land of Volcanos

Billboard
"A smart piece of electro-tinged pop rock. It's composition channels early-'90's era Garbage at its best."

Product Description
Whether performing as a member of KMFDM or screaming out melodies with her former band Drill, fans are used to hearing Lucia's powerful pipes--described by the NY Post as "sinful pleasures that would leave the most chaste feeling guilty just for listening." That's what makes her debut solo effort so surprising, because it showcases her introspective songwriting style and dynamic vocal dexterity. The emotional depth and melodic variety on this release will amaze long time admirers and win legions of new fans.

From the Land of Volcanos

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From the Land of Volcanos

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When my mind is numb playing tricks on me and the world is crashing...
She's not a KMFDM side-kick.+
Great Classic Rock
Whazzup with you people?
Awesome Musical Journey!

From the Land of Volcanos
Lucia
Manufacturer: Control Group / Tcg
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music
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MDFMK
Drill
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ASIN: B0001XASBM
Release Date: 2004-05-18

Tracks:

So Clever
I Don't Care
Northern Star
Fear
Feels Like Summer
What You Become
We Are Angels
Who Asked You
I Will
Monkey Puzzle Tree
Little Rose
Ordinary Girl
Monkey Puzzle Tree (KMFDM version)

Album Description

Whether performing as a member of KMFDM or screaming out melodies with her former band Drill, fans are used to hearing Lucia's powerful pipes--described by the NY Post as "sinful pleasures that would leave the most chaste feeling guilty just for listening." That's what makes her debut solo effort so surprising, because it showcases her introspective songwriting style and dynamic vocal dexterity. The emotional depth and melodic variety on this release will amaze long time admirers and win legions of new fans.

Customer Reviews:

When my mind is numb playing tricks on me and the world is crashing..........2006-10-20

I'll start off with the thing that will get me unhelpful votes, but it needs to be said. I've heard very few songs by KMFDM so my introduction to Lucia came in the form of Revolver Magazine. Without ever truly hearing her voice I decided to get From The Land Of Volcanos.

That was nearly a month ago and this CD is still in heavy rotation. This has been one of those CDs to escape with. For the 54 and some odd second running time, you're in a completely different place. Lucia's voice and the lush melodies sweep over you and you lose all sense of time. Few CDs do that so to find one that does it, and so successfully at that, is quite the relief. Whether the song is of the harder variety or just as relaxing as can be, at no point does this record stall, it moves swiftly, which is, ironically, my only gripe with it as well.

From the very beginning of So Clever I figured I was in for quite a ride. So Clever is just a solid song, nothing more. Breathy vocals through the verses turn into an ear catching chorus. I Don't Care has some of the best lyrics on the disc, plus the chorus pretty much soars. Fear is a lyrically driven song. It serves as a true highlight as well. Feels Like Summer is probably my second favorite featured. 'Instant classic' comes to mind whenever I hear it. A pulsating beat with some pretty intense moments only serve the song more justice. What You Become has a NIN feel to it with a repetative chorus, not my favorite but good for a few listens. Who Asked You creeps along with a certain sensuality to it. I Will goes down as my favorite song featured. The chorus is irresistable, that's basically what it boils down to. Monkey Puzzle Tree kind of grated my nerves at first but now I really like it. Nice lyrics and excellent chorus. Ordinary Girl rounds out the true CD nicely. The chorus is kind of eery due completely to Lucia's vocals. I love the pace of this song. The KMFDM verson of Monkey Puzzle Tree strikes me as more of a reprise than a remix. Either way, it's still a great song.

My favorite songs are So Clever, Fear, Feels Like Summer, I Will, and Ordinary Girl. If you're like me and haven't been properly introduced to Lucia, well this is the perfect way. This CD is truly amazing and I can only hope that when I venture into KMFDM's catalog that they'll impress me as much as Lucia has with From The Land Of Volcanos.

She's not a KMFDM side-kick.+.......2006-07-28

I really like the sound of Lucia's vocals, whether it is her screams or her melodies. She's pretty entertaining to watch on stage as well.
Lucia has a Tobey Torres vibe in her voice. Lucia's got a lot more power though. This album is your vocal album. Lot's of females go solo. Liv Kristine's work on Deus Ex Machina has that melodic and acoustic vibe on her album. There's also the electro-dance songs on these types of vocal albums.
Tracks to Remember are:
"Who asked you?"
"Monkey Puzzle Tree?"
"Fear"

KMFDM fans, this isn't some Raymond Watts side project. I wouldn't mind if Cheryl Wilson, or Dorona Alberti would release an album. I miss those KMFDM days, but Lucia is a fine addition to the later KMFDM.

KMFDM who? This is Lucia.

Great Classic Rock.......2006-06-23

This doesn't have the Alternative-Rock style sounds of KMFDM or Drill. It's very much a Classic Rock sound due to the melodic sophistication of her vocals. I doubt typical heavy metal fans would like it for being too poppy.

Whazzup with you people?.......2006-05-18

Everyone here seems to think that life began for Lucia with her KMFDM/MDFMK association... not true! Many years back I owned the self-titled album "Drill" by her first band. She was an excellent singer, and a contemporary of Toni Halliday and Shirley Manson... not an imitator. In fact, her vocals on that album exhibit much more vocal range than either of the aforementioned sirens (both of whom are favorites of mine). Compare the "Drill" album to Shirley's "Angelfish" recordings, or anything Toni did prior to "Come Clean", and you will see what I mean. This solo album by Lucia is a great piece of work, though at this point I am still fonder of the work with "Drill" than the role she has played with KMFDM, and this is closer to that. What about a "Drill" reunion, Lucia? Naaaa... strike that. Anything you do is fine by me, so long as you keep making kick-ass music. I do like you better as a frontperson, than a backing vocalist, for sure. Anyone out there who tries to revue Lucia as if she's a newcomer needs to do their research!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome Musical Journey!.......2006-02-13

Wow! I bought this album having only heard a few soundbytes of a few songs and figured why not give it a try. I had never heard of Lucia before but found her through a similar artists search from metal bands (KMFDM). Her music has a dark yet fragile melodic mix to it that is hard to compare. I am usually more a metal/goth/darkwave kind of guy, but this is beautiful. My favorite tracks include: So Clever, Fear, and Monkey Puzzle Tree. Don't be cheap, give it a try!

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From the Land of the Volcanos

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Latin Music | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0009MKQGM

Product Description

Presenting the long-awaited and highly-anticipated release from Lucia (KMFDM, ex-Drill)! Features collaborations with songwriting veterans such as Patrick Leonard (Madonna) and Dave Bassett (Lisa Loeb) as well as Sascha Konietzko (KMFDM) and Drill's Dan Harnett with British producer Ian Stanley (Tori Amos, The Pretenders). Throughout the album, her voice is liquid and sensual, direct and confident - building a landscape around her voice that is intricate and deep. On Lucia Music. Genre: Industrial