Julian Iliev
Kazanlak, Bulgaria
e-mail: julivle@yahoo.com

I felt that the very first time I listened to Vicious Rumors' music even though I knew nothing about his appearance and life. That is, I believe, exactly what each fan of the band has felt, isnt it ?
Anyway, all of Carl's friends may say that they know him better than the others. That is not true!!! Look at me. I know him too but in a different way. By magic he comes into my room every time I need someone to turn to. Whenever I am sad or unsure of something, he is there, singing "Ship of Fools", "When Love Comes Down" or "Out of the Shadows"...

Sometimes, he tries to encourage me a fresh spirit walks into, asking me "Can You Hear It ? "; praying with me "Savior From Anger", or simply telling me to be stronger "Raise Your Hands".

Life is a beautiful but also a frightening journey. Carl Albert shows me the way out of the dark, and I, Just like a little boy, hold his hand and walk on without fear. He has always been there, ready to "help", for which I am extremely grateful.
You see, he is one in a million , I know a lot of people who don't give a damn about my problems.

What can I do in return? I have already let that great voice inside of me , it keeps my soul alive. And I won't forget that man until my final breath! I guess that's a way all of us who love and admire him can say thanx to Vicious Rumors too.

"He's gone?"
"He's forever lost?"
No, my friend.You are still alive and my heart beats for you.
I live a million miles away from your homeland , the barrier of Space; I am so much younger that you could have been my father , the barrier of Time.
Well, by all you've done in such a short lifetime, you've become a man beyond Space and Time. When I listen to Vicious Rumors I feel you're sitting in that dusty chair nearby my window, smiling to me. I can almost see you but that just doesn't matter because ...

I still hear your voice.