Athel
Open Your Eyes To Society
Mortal Music
2012
In a music industry chock-full of bands, both new and old ones, only some are meant to thrive and eventually make a difference. Athel are: vocalist and guitarist Justin King, bassist Comron Fouladi, and drummer Christian Navarro from Crown Point Indiana. They are fresh blood in the rock/metal scene and “Open Your Eyes To Society” is an album to get the better of already established modern/alternative/punk rock groups.
With cracking guitars embracing rhythmic bass melodies and explosive drums surrounding Justin’s nice voice only a smattering of people would actually question this album’s quality. What unavoidably struck me the most though, was the adroit solos Justin delivered; something quite uncommon - and rather surprising - in this specific music style that usually lacks such practice. Well done lads!
Particularly enjoyable songs are: “Radio” a very memorable tune - a really ear-catching beginning indeed, “These Are the Times” a rockin’ tune, “Paranormal Abstract of Everyday Living” a lush composition, “Their Shoes” and “Oceans” two tuneful songs, “Heavy Things” a bit more modern and “Keep Me Awake” a bonus track yet equally pleasant as the others. So, if you are into rock music with a modern flavor and bits of punk & alternative elements… try Athel next time you are between them or another, possibly more familiar to you, band.
With cracking guitars embracing rhythmic bass melodies and explosive drums surrounding Justin’s nice voice only a smattering of people would actually question this album’s quality. What unavoidably struck me the most though, was the adroit solos Justin delivered; something quite uncommon - and rather surprising - in this specific music style that usually lacks such practice. Well done lads!
Particularly enjoyable songs are: “Radio” a very memorable tune - a really ear-catching beginning indeed, “These Are the Times” a rockin’ tune, “Paranormal Abstract of Everyday Living” a lush composition, “Their Shoes” and “Oceans” two tuneful songs, “Heavy Things” a bit more modern and “Keep Me Awake” a bonus track yet equally pleasant as the others. So, if you are into rock music with a modern flavor and bits of punk & alternative elements… try Athel next time you are between them or another, possibly more familiar to you, band.