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Band : Cirrha Niva Cirrha Niva, a progressive metal band from The Netherlands, might sound rather unknown to your ears. Though, with their latest release (For moments never done) they are making their way to the top of their genre. For that reason, I was incredibly honoured to report on this album.
With new singer Legrand, the band really introduced one fantastic vocalist to the world. His dynamic, spellbinding voice will really blow you off your feet! This album might only consist of seven tracks, I’m already hungry for more. The reason for this is to be read in the following review of all seven songs. In the beginning of "The Fooling", we hear a short message of a child calling the emergency service, supported by the drums which build up the tension of the song towards some heavy grunting. You might be mislead by this, because Legrand easily changes his voice into a true heavy progressive metal band, with wonderful high screams. This song is incredibly surprising and makes you long for more. Fortunately for us, more is yet to come."Dreamon" is a very epic song with catchy melodies. The song is all about a broken relationship. The guitars are omnipresent, which makes this a pure metal song. In addition, we’re treated with another surprise: guestvocals of Nemesea’s vocalist Manda Ophuis. It’s a shame she doesn’t get to sing individually next to Legrand, but only as background singer. This might have given more diversity to the song. But still, this song is most definitely a pearl in the present metal sea."Framed" opens in a very relaxed way. The opening of the song is incredibly epic and mindblowing. Be prepared to be enchanted by all kinds of instruments and fantastic vocal qualities! In this song, we find a wonderful alternation in pace. It goes without saying that "Framed" is a pure delight to listen to. The beginning of "Running from the Source" immediately reminds us of the beginning of "Dreamon", with the huge difference that "Running from the Source" remains more modest. Cirrha Niva must have thought this was the perfect timing to add a ballad to the album. And right they were. "Running from the Source" is such an enchanting metal ballad. Definitely one of the best ones I have heard so far this year. The next song, "Golan Heights", wouldn’t have been so surprising, though Cirrha Niva had the great idea to create something new. They actually added some lines in Hebrew, which makes us curious for what is more to come. Beautiful song, but not very innovative. It’s the next song on this album, "Spring Before Winter", that really keeps sticking to your mind and ears. The song has a very high level of virtuosity. Definitely its long instrumental beginning makes you float upon a cloud of pure perfection. The addition of the saxophone even gives the song a jazzy sound. When you think this can’t possibly get any better, you’ll realise you’ve already reached the final song of the album. "Self-chosen" is the perfect end song. The drums are once again taking care of this pure progressive sound. This seven minute lasting song completes the album brilliantly! 92/100 Tim Tronckoe. |