Novembre
Materia


4.5
superb

Review

by Foodforthegods USER (35 Reviews)
February 11th, 2007 | 36 replies


Release Date: 2006 | Tracklist

Review Summary: Visit http://www.myspace.com/novembre1 for some samples

Like anybody who knows Novembre, I discovered them by searching similar band to Opeth. Yes, they have a lot of similarities but THEY'RE NOT A CLONE. In fact their progressive side and they their use of the acoustic/clean guitar is their only big similarities.

Materia is the first full album I've heard from them. And I must admit I was surprised by the quality of this product. Novembre is not the kind of band you can get tired of. Their music is influenced by so many style (Progressive, Death metal, Doom metal, atmospherical music, folk, pop, rock, etc). This album is not including a lot of death metal part. In Fact, it's a melodic prog album.

Verne opened the album with this amazing voice that is so one of a kind. The melodies are driving this song like almost all of the songs. The only thing I didn't like about this album is that some parts seems to have been forced. I Mean the music stops and fade then they start playing something else. It's like a cut/paste thing.

Memoria stoica/Vetro and Aquamarine start basicaly in the same way. Clean guitar with awesome melody. The clean guitar is used in a good way and the tones are rich. They also explore differend kinds of effect and tones so the overall sound never gets boring.

Reason follows and it's probably one of the best song I've heard. The acoustic guitar parts are so amazing, The harmony singing is well done and create an unique kind of vibe. I personnaly thing that this is one of the strongest part of this band. Songs like Aquamarine and The Promise are so well sing that you can feel all of the emotion they've put in those songs.

This album is not a musical skill show-off. I mean they're not playing 32nd notes at 320 bpm and insane double bass. They're just puting some of the best music they can write. They exeperiment a lot and this is a strong point. The promise intro with the synth shows you how to insert weird sound into the best sounding music ever. I like the contrast they've use in Jules with the double bass over clean guitar. It's awesome.

Some songs have harder part. The intro of Comedia is easily the hardest part of the record with the Materia intro. In fact the death metal screaming is not used very often. They seems to use it like a weapon. The ending of Aquamarine and Materia is the best exemple.

I Also have to give them credit for singing in two language. Mainly they sing in english but they incorpored their italian roots in some part.

Highlights:
Reason
Aquamarine
Jules
The Promise
Comedia

Pros:
Awesome melody
Fantastic vibe
Progressive

Cons:
Some parts seems to be forced.



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Comments:Add a Comment 
Confessed2005
February 11th 2007


6098 Comments


This is more of a sound off IMO.

If they sound like Opeth then I should try and get some of their material.

TheMisterBungle
February 11th 2007


861 Comments


Oh my god, that's french for November!
French class pays off after all...

:lol:

The Door Mouse
February 11th 2007


2092 Comments


Your review wasn't that good. It contained way too much opinion and not enough detail. Saying 'that part is so awesome' doesn't describe the album.


Intransit
February 11th 2007


2797 Comments


[quote=Saying 'that part is so awesome' doesn't describe the album.[/quote]
Jeeze irony overload



The Door Mouse
February 11th 2007


2092 Comments


Oh shut up.

Am I wrong chan?


Abaddon2005
February 11th 2007


684 Comments



Saying a review has "too much opinion" is stupid because a review is all opinion.


Doesn't have to be, when you simply say what is going on within a song in an objective manner, it's still informative but you're not giving your opinion.

The Door Mouse
February 11th 2007


2092 Comments


A reviews isn't supposed to be all opinion. It should be more description than opinion.

Doppelganger
February 11th 2007


3124 Comments


I'll have to agree with Chan here.

EDIT: Yay! I'm glad someone finally reviewed this. I'm interested in hearing this band.This Message Edited On 02.11.07

Neoteric
February 13th 2007


3243 Comments


Zepdude stfu.

A review is an opinion, it isn't that hard to understand.

UNDERAGE
March 23rd 2007


29 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Very decent. I enjoy their melodies and the way their songs flow. I also respect them for incorporating their native language into their music.

kalkal50
June 2nd 2007


2386 Comments


It's actually an italian band, Novembre is spelt the same for both French and Italian.

FR33L0RD
June 15th 2007


6400 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Interesting Band

Great Melodies

Not Heavy enough but still enjoyable

gagnonov
June 18th 2007


437 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

best band ever

FrequencyBandit
July 11th 2007


13 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Unfortunately, this band gets fallen into the Opeth trap. But when you actually listen to them, they really don't sound like Opeth all that much. They have a very distinct sound. This album really is a gem.



However, they are absolutely terrible live. Shame.

Ominous Inane
September 4th 2007


188 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

I bought this yesterday, it's quite perfect in my opinion, If you like bands such as Empyrium, Agalloch, Daylight Dies, Opeth, and Katatonia I suggest you check these guys out.

Pebster49
February 19th 2008


3026 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

In the opening of "Geppetto" it keeps waking me up when im trying to sleep with these guys on my ipod. Then I freak out!

Burn2Burn
June 5th 2008


2374 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

I still need more time to analyze this cd, but thus far, it's a solid 4, with easy potential for a 4.5



Jules and Comedia are my fav's so far.

combustion07
June 5th 2008


12822 Comments


Comedia my favorite this is probably a 4.5 for me

Pebster49
June 5th 2008


3026 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

"Croma" and "Reason" are mine...btw the track listing is wrong. Im pretty sure "Croma" is the third track.

FR33L0RD
June 5th 2008


6400 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Revised my rating from 3.5 to 4.

Better than i thought



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