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Las Novias
Invicto
Las Novias is a very
experienced band coming out from Spain; they have combined some well-
stablished dark music styles, and straight-forward Rocking sound with
majesty and craft. Is like if they have put all of that music in a
melting pot, and the result is a unique kind of alloy. And this is
their greatest strength. They are talented songwriters, skilled
musicians, their music comes with intelligent lyrics; the
arrangements and the production in this album are flawless… A total
package here.
“Invicto” is
such a rocking-loud tune, there’s some hard-rocking influence (The
Cult came to my mind immediately) this track is catchy to the max; is
such a really good opener. “El Leon Enjaulado” is guitar oriented
Gothic Rock, they displayed a very refined guitar work here; this is
very 90’s with the unique flavor of Gothic Rock with lyrics and
voice in Spanish language. “Hypnos” takes the path of the finest
dark-melodic musicianship, and it has a smooth execution. The rhythm
section is so accurate, the guitar work is really classy, and the
voice is powerful. “La Boveda Hundida De Las Retinas” has a
highly sophisticated arrangement. It goes from immersive down-tempo
passages to incendiary Guitar- oriented Gothic Rock; this one has
amazing transitions. “Yugular” is faster and wild with abrasive
guitars and powerful rhythm; it’s a huge wall-buster. “Radio
Control” has some interesting lyrics; this track really is a
hard-hitting tune but at the same time it’s so melodic and catchy.
“Postales Envenenadas” is a perfect mixture of Alternative Rock,
Gothic and Post Punk, and even they have used some shynts here, this
track flows with contagious rhythm from the beginning to the end.
“Calendas De Un Fugaz Invierno” is another interesting mixture of
Straight-forward Rock and Post Punk Chords. “Venial” and
“Clarobscuro” are fine examples of how good they are in making
this alloy of Rock and Dark Wave. “Atlas De un Corazon Exceptico”
comes with a nostalgic mood and it has lots of feeling, it’s so
finely constructed using many different sonic textures. “Bokeh”
is very sophisticated Dark Wave music with Gothic Rock chords; they
did a very remarkable work here. “De Un Sorbo Amargo” is a
beautiful passionate song; very nostalgic with a reflexive mood.
“Cielo De Medio Punto” is a sublime combination of Rock and Dark
Wave Chords; and it’s very touching.
Definitely this band
called Las Novias have created their finest work to date; and I have
to say that the previous works are pretty interesting. I want to
invite to the non-Spanish listeners to give it a try to this album,
you will find some awesome music here: Top quality production, tasty
sound with great execution, and a very interesting musical offer:
This is a hybrid style resulting of the combination of Rock, Post
Punk, Dark Wave, and Traditional Gothic Rock. Pretty interesting band
and their sound is unique in the scene of today.
Daniel Olvera
