MADHOUSE – You Want More
Independent
MADHOUSE
is a word that rings a happy bell in every mertalhead’s mind especially if you
are fan of bands like ARMORED SAINT and ANTHRAX. I have to admit that there is
where my mind went when I saw the name of this Italian band. Musically though
the guys have nothing to do with the heavy metal sound since they move in the
vast fields of rock music where my knowledge is limited I have to admit. This
is their first effort which included 4 songs and comes with the self confident
title “You Want More”. So let us see if we agree on that…
THE COVER: I
think everyone has seen in the movies (or even might work in such a place) the
3 walled desks with a computer, a fax machine and some files on it, a cubicle
as they are called. Well this is the image of the cover where you can see a
room full of such desks. A sad and with no personality place which definitely
most of us don’t want to be in. I can’t tell how the cover is connected with
the lyrics, but truth be told it creates an impression on you and this is
good.
MUSICAL STYLE: Here
comes the awkward moment for me on which I have to describe to you the sound of
a band that I am not familiar with it. The sure thing is that MADHOUSE move on
the paths of modern rock sound. Actually I can say that they have this U.S.
college rock sound that we listen to in many teen movies. This means they
incorporate in their sound elements of punk rock (the radio friendly one), pop
rock and of course alternative rock. Their singer Federica has the perfect
voice for such a band and somehow brought to my mind (as the whole band too) of
Avril Lavigne.
CONCLUSION: Ok,
the sound of MADHOUSE definitely is not my cup of tea or for me speaking my cup
of coffee; I have to be objective though. The 4 songs included here move on the
high standards of pop/rock and they are pleasant to listen to (even for me).
So, if you are into such a sound or you have a friend that is into this kind of
music, I think that you can recommend this release to them.
Nick
“Verkaim” Parastatidis
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