Post by Djevara on Jan 27, 2011 19:34:26 GMT
Djevara's political heart is proudly on show on this second release in a year, the second part of a two part EP release, very firmly shouting their feelings on these dark times and the mess we are all leaving behind for future generations.
Musically the Brit trio have produced a record which is as powerful as the lyrical sentiments it promotes; a brooding, dark mix of many genres from hardcore to alt-rock amongst other things and their wide ranging influences including Refused, Saul Williams, Rage Against The Machine, Fugazi and At The Drive In, can all be heard in the layers of chunky, scuzzy riffs, delicate picking, overlapping vocals (often verging on shouting or screams), and many genuinely memorable tunes.
The EP is often rousing and sweeps you along on waves of dark melody; you can feel the anger coming through in the strength of the riffs and the volume of the screams, but its not a directionless fury, the lyrics are always pointing the finger. The EP is essentially about abusive and unhealthy relationships, 'The Tort Of False Light' for example is a particularly nasty sounding affair, dirty guitar sounds over emotion packed vocals, the track is introduced as a song about domestic violence, so pretty heavy duty subject matter delivered in a forceful way. A heartfelt and powerful release, effectively delivering the band's message and leaving you with more to think about than just six excellent slabs of heavy duty rock you can get lost in.
12/13 (92%)
Reviewer: Emma Gould
LINK: www.roomthirteen.com/cd_reviews/11628/Djevara__The_Rising_Tide_par.html
Musically the Brit trio have produced a record which is as powerful as the lyrical sentiments it promotes; a brooding, dark mix of many genres from hardcore to alt-rock amongst other things and their wide ranging influences including Refused, Saul Williams, Rage Against The Machine, Fugazi and At The Drive In, can all be heard in the layers of chunky, scuzzy riffs, delicate picking, overlapping vocals (often verging on shouting or screams), and many genuinely memorable tunes.
The EP is often rousing and sweeps you along on waves of dark melody; you can feel the anger coming through in the strength of the riffs and the volume of the screams, but its not a directionless fury, the lyrics are always pointing the finger. The EP is essentially about abusive and unhealthy relationships, 'The Tort Of False Light' for example is a particularly nasty sounding affair, dirty guitar sounds over emotion packed vocals, the track is introduced as a song about domestic violence, so pretty heavy duty subject matter delivered in a forceful way. A heartfelt and powerful release, effectively delivering the band's message and leaving you with more to think about than just six excellent slabs of heavy duty rock you can get lost in.
12/13 (92%)
Reviewer: Emma Gould
LINK: www.roomthirteen.com/cd_reviews/11628/Djevara__The_Rising_Tide_par.html