Velatria - Dorothy (Review)

When you are starting your career, there is a great temptation to follow the path that has already been passed - it frees you from the need to think about next step. But in meantime, competitors can break a big jackpot, just stepping aside.

My Rating: 56/100

Source: metal-archives.com

I heard a lot of music, which is usually called "J-Rock." Yoshiki (drummer from X-Japan) said that J-Rock was a mistake. Аnd I see confirmation of his words more and more: lately it has turned into a bunch of one-day bands. I also noticed a common pattern that unites them: a pompous look, standard guitar chords, pseudophilosophical lyrics about "something sublime."

I also see something like this here. We see a bit of a kind of hard-n-heavy. That is, here the standard (for hard-n-heavy) constructions tried to somehow diversify. Keyword is "tried." I think that the attempt failed: the same pattern, but with solo on Hammond organ. Here is a rather weak composer's work. The last straw of my patience was too standard chorus in second track.

We continue with voice - it's hard to call it good. Yes, a soft mezzo-soprano is always a joy for ears. But here is a rather monotonous voice sound. Nevertheless, it's noticeable that vocalist knows his limit and does not overexert himself. Well, I hope she knows where to develop - there is a good potential here.

Guitar does not particularly surprise. Here are guitar parts at the level of a 15-year-old student who learned yesterday the difference between cadence and tempo. Yes, in second track there is a delightful solo, but compared to the general constructions, it looks like an attempt to save the situation. And what really pleased me was the availability of a keyboards. Yes, a lot of piano in second track are a bad idea. Solo on Hammond organ in first track is a pleasant surprise. Rhythm section looks more interesting. In both compositions. Yes, I don't hear anything very unusual here, but drummer knows his work well.

Yes, they are beginners who do not know much. But in this form they have no prospects. Okay, me, for example, don't have opportunity to devote much time to art. The most I can do is release a new review every 3-7 days. But these guys have everything: talent, equipment and good opportunities. Even this release sounds very high quality, which is a rarity for first work. But they lack something fundamental. Perhaps they have already changed - six months have passed since the release of this release. But one thing is for sure: in this form they will reach a certain popularity, but not for long. They will necessarily change. The only question is what will change: playing style, project name or costs of promotion.