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At core, this is some good quality extreme metal, but it is damaged a little by repetition and punk influences. I also tend to prefer happy metal, but this review focuses on its merit as angry metal.
Some thought has gone into its composition, but this is diluted with padding and repetition; this damages the structure and overall impression while making the pleasure less dense; shortening it would let me move onto another album and ther are a lot on Jamendo.
In places, I find that punk-like riffs also detract from the emotive value and break the impression with bursts of mediocrity.
The vocals are powerful and emotive and yet seem distant; increasing volume may help to use their potential. The main guitarist is competant and there is a good amount of emotive melody in there. These are accompanied by tense, aggressive rhythm guitar and drums with character, which are used effectively to add aggression and speed in interesting ways.
The musicians and composer show talent and potential; pruning the repetition might unleash the album's character.
Thanks for the album :)
7BZH combines metal and traditional folk seamlessly to create a beautiful and uplifting chilli ice-cream. Out of this, detailed and complex narratives and landscapes are scuplted - that is, of course, until everybody goes paintballing and leaves the last bits of ice-cream sculpture to melt.
Men Ruz combines undistorted chords with distorted yet cleanly played guitar solos in a cheerful and uplifting piece with a hint of attachment - maybe love, maybe nostalgia.
In The Sailor, low power chords representing the repetitive nature of a sailor's life and a traditional folk sound are tempered by drums and solos that seem to represent events in a voyage - for instance between 24 and 33 seconds, it seems that a joke is told before a laughing reaction takes place.
Breizh Coast is introduced with serene and delicate yet suspending melody that creates a feeling of beauty, awe and megalomania - be it created by nature or human achievement. Abruptly, some of the delicacy is replaced with awe as drums are introduced to accent more stacato guitarwork. Finally, beauty and serenity is restored.
F.U.N.K.'s wild and manic feel arises from its metallic sound and the fast pace created by tribal-sounding percussion. Irregular, artistic features enhance this mania - for instance, a little guitar solo goes higher than predicted at the end, seeming beautifully out of control with excitement. Yet unlike the first three tracks, which seem to represent lives, lands and human emotions, F.U.N.K. is more abstract and focuses on the creation of a mood and feeling of fast-paced movement, action and event, lending it to more diverse interpretations - that is, of course, if it demands interpretation at all.
Thank you, 7BZH, for this artistic, polished and concise album; your sensible decision not to stretch it with boring repetition earns my respect and appreciation.
Exciting, emotive and complex, but as with a lot of speed and thrash metal, it spends a lot of complexity in one riff then simply repeats that riff for a while and the emotion is difficult to unlock amongst a film of rhythmic repetition within each riff. Also, I can hear the plectrum hitting the bass guitar.
Nonetheless, the vocals are passionate, there is variation when you have unlocked it and the bass has something to say.
Like the better variety of most rock music, it's tasty and emotive, yet lacks direction, which could be achieved by a more progressive structure.
With that said, I'm glad I downloaded this album and talented, energetic instrumentals and vocals bring it up to a 7.
Some reviews exaggerate negative points - take them with a pinch of salt.
Skillfully combines varied sounds and riffs to tell musical narratives, providing intriguing holistic music as an alternative to tasty instrumental pizzas.
Thoughtfully composed, almost constant guitar solos make for a stimulating, varied, succulent album that steers well-clear from the pseudo-misanthropic teenager style.
Nanowar just about keeps parody and aesthetics from eating each other, but they continue to scowl and stare at each other as joking repetition lowers the album's musical and artistic value.
Yet Nanowar succeeds at charging me with boldness and confidence;
'Noble and manly music invigorates the spirit, strengthens the wavering man, and incites him to great and worthy deeds.' - Homer
I admire instrumental music as a means manipulating emotions and mindset while conserving mental resources for other activities. Moods does this well, although order and labeling could be improved.
Semantics aside: instrument separation, varied riffs, creative structure, progressing introduction of instruments and riffs make a fun album that does indeed very effectively create moods - all sprinkled with quality guitar solos and hilarious vocals.
One size does not fit all; heavy metal fans can now hear great works of classical music in their preferred style.
Some attempts were simply unachievable due to the style of the classical music that was adapted, however, there is some very valuable work here.
All-round good instrumental skills, vocals and composition make for an exciting album stylistically similar to EdGuy and Iron Maiden.
Lyrics handle the theme of suicide like responsible adults while still leaving room for a bold, defiant character.
This takes no part in "brutal" pseudo-Satanic (or rather, Reverse Christian) whining; Lo! NoCreeps courageously battles weakness and cultural pretense with The Power of True Heavy Metal.
