by Heather Phares
The group's first album consists of madrigals and traditional songs, most of them from the 18th century or earlier. A dance remix of one of the songs, &Gush Forth My Tears,& became a surprise club hit. Musically, Madra is nothing more than the voices of Miranda Sex Garden in all their pristine clarity -- the album is completely a cappella. The vocals and material are exceptionally beautiful; Madra is a unique and refreshing listen.