Thursday, July 30, 2009

A.N.A.E.L. - Page 04 (2002)

Created end of 2002 by Oilid, A.N.A.E.L. published a first CD "Page 04" which was distributed by the label Necrocosm. Manu, Julien & Jerome then arrived to tour with Oilid. A.N.A.E.L. PLAYED AROUND 50 SHOWS. Some "Page 04" tracks appeared on french and international compilations. "Page 04" is acclaimed by the media! "A strong and promising potential" Hard'n'Heavy. "A talented compositor" Metallian "15/20" Hard Rock Magazine
I was agreably surprised to receive this release. A.N.A.E.L. didn't do things by half ! A very heavy sound so as to turn it to maximum volume in your car, in order to compete your technoman fellow! I've listened to "Page 04" many many times to check if my fellings about it are right. The sound is remarkably good, despite a slightly sur-mixed voice. What must we expect when we are talking about A.N.A.E.L.? Well I might say : electro metal in general. There are some pounding guitars which remind me of the heaviness of Rammstein, especially "Thyresias". But look out! A.N.A.E.L. is not only a pounding band, there are also many melodious passages. Clear voices are very well mixed and in tune, sometimes melted with vocals full of effects. Piano passages are excellent and depressive, which perfectly suit me. I'd like to draw your attention and believe these words : listen to this album many times, and bit by bit, you'll discover many details and subtleties in the arrangement of "Page 04". Very strongly recommended! 9.5/10