Escala is the debut album by the group of the same name. They are an electronic string quartet and were brought to our attention on the "Britains got Talent" TV show in 2008. After their success on this show Simon Cowell signed them up to his record label and this is their offering to us. The CD was released in May 2009 and went in at number 2 in the UK album charts. I really like this album which is strange for me as I mainly listen to dance music. I would personally describe it as dramatic classical music. One of my problems with the CD is that it is very short. The songs that are on the CD are all covers of other songs ...  Read the complete review

The concept of leggy females looking sexy whilst playing string music with a modern twist is not new. Before Escala there emerged artists like Vanessa Mae and a strikingly similar ensemble 'Bond'. Nevertheless, this group were finalists on the TV programme 'Britain's Got Talent' in 2008 and it was refreshing to see some talented instrumentalists on the show rather than the usual singer, dancer or novelty act. Escala are a string quartet of young women from London with two violinists, a violist (viola) and a cellist. They put on a great stage show - They are dramatic and beautiful, playing dramatic and beautiful music. And whilst I prefer to watch them perform, this .  Read the complete review