The cover may look like a Celine Dion album, but don't be fooled. While Malediction and Prayer is not as abrasive as much of Galas' work-- it is a live record of cover tunes, featuring only piano and vocals-- it is still a heavy, emotionally weighty listen. Track two, "The Thrill Is Gone," is one of the few tracks to feature Galas' signature shrieking, but the songs don't need the shrieking to be impactful: see "My World Is Empty Without You" and "Gloomy Sunday." Though the last half drags, but Malediction and Prayer is overall an effective demonstration of Galas' musical versatility.
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