Grandiloquent, lofty, and yet also quite sensible, Versailles' full-length debut should garner a lot more praise than it already has. A power metal-laden sapphire with a classical touch, Noble is like a fencer who engages in combat with a heavyweight boxer; however, I must say that veiled fists mean nothing compared to the grace and beauty of a sword. Composition-wise, the record is strong and - surprisingly enough - its longer tracks like "The Revenant Choir" and "History of the Other Side" aren't tedious so much as they are an utter feast to remember. Kamijo's vocals are absolutely killer, and the quality of Teru and Hizaki's contributions aren't far behind as well. May swiftness and valor guide your well-being as you as the listener can and will enjoy Noble.
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