NoG – Untitled EP
Having played a storming set headlining December's
Millennium of Blood it's a pleasure to be reviewing their
EP. Change of style for this one as it's a departure from my usual
track by track analysis, but all will become clear as the review
unfolds... hopefully.
A Bergerac inspired piece of lunacy starts things
off and from here on in we are treated to three lengthy tracks
of musical dexterity. Stunning musicianship combines with massive
levels of complexity, as the instrumentals enter musical odyssey
territory in a Meshuggah meets Mars Volta soundclash. Should be
a soundclash but it isn't, as the tracks meander and flow with
spectacular ease. There are angular technical sections as well
as modern prog moments, together with old school prog, jazz and
even classic Rush touches. As a fan of modern prog and all things
techy, this CD ticks all the boxes for me and I would wholeheartedly
recommend it to fans of Meshuggah, Gojira, The Mars Volta, Porcupine
Tree and Rush.
The only negative is the production which could
be crisper. Otherwise, go and see them live, blag or buy a copy
of this EP and support a quality unsigned band who deserve to
go on to bigger and better things. Hugely enjoyable fellas, let's
hope there's a full length release due in 2009.
Tracklisting;
- Intro
- Nog's Nogtastical Nogtasm
- Nogulism
- Nogularity
