Métal Intégral - Review / NAOS

A promising start

Approximate translation of the review

NAOS is a young band of Lyon became complete in 2009, so it's their first EP that we offer a progressive gothic metal style, rich with riffsstrong and delicate passages.
At the first listening, it is difficult not to think about the influences of groups such as WITHIN TEMPTATION , NIGHTWISH or AFTER FOREVERin respect of moods sometimes calm and sometimes violent, vocal similarities with the voice of the singer Stéphanie, or the presence of some gruntsparts,Mathieuinsured, keyboardist and singer.

THEEPstarts with a beautiful instrumental introduction namesake, plunging the listener into a somber mood, with some final notes sung in Latin let us find a voice all soft and fragile in appearance. Provided by
to Arthur lowLast Dream, First Hope for the introduction provides a perfect transition between the calm that emerged of Inoctura and a new dimension for a more energetic song where the voice of Stéphanieflirts between sweetness and energy. The line does not instrumental in the highly technical but still awfully good together and very fine layers of keyboards providing the next symphony.
We find this same atmosphere involved in the nextEvasong, the ballad of the EP , imposing itself as a moment of calm and deep sadness at the introduction with the chorus of Stéphanieand pleasant harmonics provided by the electric guitar ofTom. A small feeling is then burst into me at the end of the song, the feeling of something unfinished. I waited for the piece off and take full extent that we can expect a beautiful melancholy ballad, and here I have the feeling to stay a little on my hunger. Too bad. Just
then Century’s Quest on the scene where the big voice of Mathieu to ensure the narrative passages. No doubt, Century’s Quest relates a true story and delivers a real message ... My only regret is that mix of the instruments do not put any value in the line of keyboards, that instead of completing the prophetic aspect of the song with these Organ sounds gives a sense of « too much »mismanaged. Some
sounds electrocardiogram before and now launched Coma Carus . From the first riff shaking my head already almost without realizing it. An incredible energy emerges from this piece. An impeccable duet between the sweetness of the voice of power and Stéphanie of gruntsto Mathieu , andriffsof an estate all the more catchy than the other gives a new dimension to the EP. Violence, aggression and anxiety emerge fromComa Carus. The electrocardiogram is frozen, it is the end, and it's a no-fault on the entire length of the last piece.

Despite some flaws or awkward mix of techniques (such as light level concerns of English or small dissonances in some guitar solos), in addition to the presence of an easily noticeable false battery, c is no question that I consider this firstEP Inoctura as a very good card for NAOS which should surprise us for their future recordings, accompanied this time their drummer Aurélienfreshly arrived in training.
NAOS, a name to remember and to follow closely!

Melody: 4 / 5
Technical: 2 / 5
Originality: 3 / 5
Production: 4 / 5

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