| Written by Alex Stojanovic TRACK LISTING Wanna Feel You Come With Me Inside Hero Supernova Walls Oh My Love Madeline Hate Out Of The Rain Eternity Release Date: September 23, 2016 Label: Frontiers Records Website: www.raveneyeofficial.com www.facebook.com/ItsRavenEye |  |
RAVENEYE IS:
Oli Brown - Vocals & guitars Aaron Spiers - Bass & synths Kev Hickman - Drums
Oli Brown - Vocals & guitars Aaron Spiers - Bass & synths Kev Hickman - Drums
I love the fact that there's so many new bands out today that are bringing that cool old-school rock sound. Examples would be Rival Sons, Scorpion Child, Monster Truck and RavenEye, who have just released their debut album Nova. After listening to this album, I can definitely say that if you're a fan of heavy classic rock and metal from the 70s like Motorhead, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Diamond Head, early Judas Priest and Deep Purple, you'll definitely enjoy this album. When it comes to the production, it sounds classic and modern at the same time.
"Wanna Feel You" opens the record with a strong sludgy blues riff and soaring vocals from Oli Brown, immediately drawing you in. "Come With Me" contains a very heavy Motorhead vibe with punk style riffs, followed by "Inside". Both tracks draw influence from the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, and the chorus in the latter is one of the record's catchiest. When it comes to the vocals, it sounds like Brown takes influence primarily from Chris Cornell, but you can also hear a dash of Eddie Vedder. Catchiness can be found throughout the record, namely on "Supernova" and "Hate". Closing the album is the more acoustically-driven ballad "Eternity", which is the album's longest track, clocking in at 6 1/2 minutes. The slow groove, soft melodies and soaring vocals give a great soothing feel, and gives that epic closer feel.
One word that I think sums up this record perfectly is "simplicity". There's nothing overly-complex to be found, as it's all simple arrangements, melodies and song titles. However, the band doesn't break any new ground. As I mentioned above, if you're a fan of the classic rock and metal of the 70s, there's no denying you'll enjoy Nova. I'm pretty sure we can expect a lot more great music from RavenEye in the future. Look out for them on tour and pick up Nova.
Highs: Classic sounding rock with modern production always works like a charm.
Lows: Nothing new to offer.
Final Rating: 7/10
"Wanna Feel You" opens the record with a strong sludgy blues riff and soaring vocals from Oli Brown, immediately drawing you in. "Come With Me" contains a very heavy Motorhead vibe with punk style riffs, followed by "Inside". Both tracks draw influence from the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, and the chorus in the latter is one of the record's catchiest. When it comes to the vocals, it sounds like Brown takes influence primarily from Chris Cornell, but you can also hear a dash of Eddie Vedder. Catchiness can be found throughout the record, namely on "Supernova" and "Hate". Closing the album is the more acoustically-driven ballad "Eternity", which is the album's longest track, clocking in at 6 1/2 minutes. The slow groove, soft melodies and soaring vocals give a great soothing feel, and gives that epic closer feel.
One word that I think sums up this record perfectly is "simplicity". There's nothing overly-complex to be found, as it's all simple arrangements, melodies and song titles. However, the band doesn't break any new ground. As I mentioned above, if you're a fan of the classic rock and metal of the 70s, there's no denying you'll enjoy Nova. I'm pretty sure we can expect a lot more great music from RavenEye in the future. Look out for them on tour and pick up Nova.
Highs: Classic sounding rock with modern production always works like a charm.
Lows: Nothing new to offer.
Final Rating: 7/10
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