RavenEye – ‘Nova’

By Charlie Conibear

It’s finally here! An album that has been highly anticipated since last year’s critically acclaimed EP ‘Breaking Out’. These boys have been smashing it overseas with Zodiac, using the excitement of their impending debut album to fuel their lengthy tour of Europe.

‘Wanna Feel You’ kicks the album off powerfully with its bluesy riff which instantly lets the listener in with an impact that abounds. Brown’s soaring tone is punctuated by notes of reverb, its enticing chorus and powerful vocals giving a very psychedelic vibe that carries on throughout the album.

‘Inside’ is one of the stand out tracks on this record by far, perfect if you want a song to get you pumped. ‘Hero’ is another strong track, pushing its rhythm section to the limits. Combined with strong pounding drums, this is one of the heavier tracks on the record that will get listeners up and moving and is bound to kick-off live.

RavenEye have a unique sound that cannot be matched and this incredible debut album is a fresh take on hard rock. The word that comes to mind when describing this record is powerful. A combination of grooves, hooks, riffs and memorable choruses sets this album aside and is perhaps one of the best albums released this year.

CHARLIE CONIBEAR

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