|
Germany’s SPV
have always been associated with the more all out metal bands, but the
label have taken under their wing the L.A. based trio of Sean Reinert,
Paul Masvidal and Evo, who together are Aeon Spoke.
The bands debut
with SPV, the self-titled release 'Aeon Spoke' is a mix of thought
provoking mood-ridden nuances that are very now and will fit in with fans
of The Sterophonics, Muse and the like. Although not my usual cup of
tea, this album is very easy on the ear and reflects the trio’s image for
the album ... “lyrically the record explores the depths of spiritual
isolation that underlies the human condition” ... says lead
singer and lyricist Masvidal.
The album is
full of atmospheric tones and graces with just a touch of hard edged
guitars from time to time. The album gets underway with ‘Cavalry of
Woe’ and instantly you're thrown into the mindset of the band with this
deeply moving opener.
Other tracks of
note are ‘Sands and Foam’, a more guitar oriented track, the haunting
tones of ‘Emmanuel’, and the first single off the album ‘Pablo At The
Park’ which shows the bands more mellower side.
All in all not a
bad album and one which will definitely win the band many new fans.
If they could get a few shows over here in the UK then I am very confident
they would go down a storm with the Muse and Stereophonic crowd. |
