Search - Havergal :: Elettricita

Post-Genre Masterpiece!!!

05/07/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"There are lots reasons I like this record. It's great listening to the way Havergal uses simple singular notes to create intricate and dynamic songs. Havergal thoroughly embraces a modern aesthetic, deftly weaving together digital and organic components to create the body of Electtricita. This would be enough to seduce any fan of modern pop music, however, the vocals are what keep me listening, ultimately creating the spirit of Elettricita. The melodies are simple but memorable, occasionally melancholy and always boldly emotive and sincere. Each of these melodies is delivered with the singer's utterly unique voice expressing frustrations, tongue-in-cheek macabre, and even joy. The lyrics seem like puzzle pieces of timeless narratives; effectively inviting while remaining abstract enough to keep you guessing. By describing individual components of this record, I don't think I'm doing it justice. Yes, the music, the vocals, and the lyrics are all excellent, but there's something more to this record. It seems to have been born of necessity, inspired by inner conflicts and an unwillingness to settle. All of this has produced a record with a life of its own, a stunning masterpiece much greater than the sum of its parts."

A stunningly beautiful album.

05/21/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Havergal's first full-length effort, 'Lungs for the Race,' is a fantastic album, full of personal story-telling and very real emotions. 'Elettricita,' however, is far better. Havergal's vocals are stronger and more fully-realized than ever before, and his compositional skill is at an all-time, heart-wrenching high. The album's stunning opener, "Drowned Man," is so powerful, it may be bring a tear to your eye. But the electricity doesn't stop there. Havergal's ambition is clearly evident on tracks like "Burn Up the Bay," among others, and he succeeds beautifully in expanding his sound.
Highest recommendation."

A brilliant crafted album

Bunjong | Richardson, Texas United States | 05/05/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is long looking for by accident. Everything is perfectly compose from cover to music inside. It is grown deep inside me as i listen to it. A melancholy note and lyric create the ambient space for myself thinking of old memory.
It like read a good novel that you feel lonely but warm inside. This album make me want to buy cd again after i tried of buy cd with one or two good song on it. It is one of the best album for my collection."