After the melodic rock album of the group of 'Revlin Project' which took us to South America which is not necessarily the place where we are used to having this style of music, here is another atypical country, this time in the field of symphonic metal, since it is the Australians of 'Carmenia' who are releasing their first studio album. And after listening to 'Advenae' for the first time, we quickly realize that they are likely to make themselves known quite quickly on the international scene because this first opus has everything to compete with the best formations of the genre and contains everything that everything. connoisseur of symphonic metal seeks in this style: epic atmospheres, the power of metal, rich and sumptuous orchestral and vocal arrangements, a female singer in most cases or a singer more rarely in a lyrical or clear register accompanied in some cases by extreme vocals and direct and effective melodies that we quickly appropriate. And this definition applies perfectly to the Australians of 'Carmenia' whose singer 'Jordan Von Grae' has nothing to envy to a 'Tommy Karevik'.
And it all begins with the eponymous instrumental of the album, usual in this musical genre, bathed in an epic atmosphere at will, then, 'Morningstar' opens hostilities with a first melodic hit whose chorus immediately falls into head without going out, 'Carpe Noctem' which follows, adding growls in an equally energetic and melodic atmosphere which gives an irresistible desire to headbang to the rhythm of incisive guitar riffs. The suite continues with heady melodies and parades compositions all as effective as each other, such as 'En Rapture' and its introduction close to 'Epica' or 'To Lead the Blind', combining the power of metal with quieter moments, just like 'Solaris' which deploys an addictive new melody, or even 'Starfall' which sends us yet another memorable chorus. The quieter moments are not forgotten and the power ballads are four in number which brings a very good balance to the whole album, and parade melodic jewels that are 'Relinquished', 'Celestia', 'Veil of Sanctitude 'and' Halo 'all equally effective. And the icing on the cake, the last title offers us a long epic development which sums up all the facets of 'Carmenia', grandiose orchestral and vocal arrangements, some power alternating with much calmer sections, remarkable breaks rhythm and magnificent guitar solos, all accompanied by irresistible melodic lines. Note that the Australians have not done things by halves because they have also uploaded remarkable videos with 'Relinquished', 'To Lead The Blind', 'Celestia', 'Morningstar', 'Solaris' and finally 'Carpe Noctem'.
In summary, 2020 saw the arrival of 'MoonSun' on the symphonic metal scene with 'Escapalace' which had been for me the revelation in this style, and this year sees another formation coming from Australia just as talented to appear and to offer us a remarkable album which will undoubtedly mark a whole public liking symphonic metal... | |
