Akasava
Strange
Aeons
6 Track
E.P
Released
26th May 2015
Written for Ramzine
Aksava – Le Havre - France
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/akasavaofficial
Genre: Heavy Psyche Occult Rock
Biography:
“The
band Aksava was founded recently in July 2014 and deliver heavy psych sounds
inspired by the dark side of the 60's and 70's, love-craftian madness, Jean
Rollin and Jess Franco movies. They unleash the sounds from the depths made of
raw guitars, vicious bass lines, pounding drums and possessed vocals!”
~~~~~
The
heavy slow rhythms are sure to bring a smile to the faces of many on the first
track of this E.P although it is just an introductory track that whet’s the
appetite and doesn’t really give much away, although it does pave the way for
what is about to be unleashed.
The
second track on the E.P ‘The Deep’ can boast plenty of deep guitar and
cavernous bass courtesy of Amélie Gavalda – yes she is female and does a superb
job on this track, along with the gritty vocal by Louis Hauguel that in places does
sound slightly off kilter, but it is done in a way that isn’t overly
noticeable.
‘Sons
of Bastet’ is a rocky track that is intriguing to the point you want to listen
to more! The harmonies are excellent and the catchiness is vibrant and untamed,
although similar bands have produced the same sounds it is just the deep
melodic punch that hits you in the gut that is so delicious.
‘The
Witch is rising’ slinks cautiously amid a whispered vocal that gives it an
ambiance, displaying a hostile edge but none the less powerful, especially when
it builds to its feisty climax and seizes the moment. The throaty gritty vocals stamp their mark on
the track amid a sold bass line and sharp drumming – it tends to play with the
mind!
‘Black
& White Lady’ starts off quite sparse and then a solid edgy rhythm kicks in
and batters the senses to an inch of its life! Deep and meaningful it is a real
body mover and hosts a real earthy sound that is pleasing to the ears.
‘And
Die!’ being the final track on the E.P is quite sinister and broods
consistently with keyboards dominating it and producing a fitting end to a good
E.P.
Summary:
Considering
the band haven’t been out there that long the music they have produced does
possess a gripping endeavor – it isn’t way out wow! But the intrigue runs
through its veins and captivates a good resourcefulness.
It
is also quite raw and unpolished with its delicious bass hooks and deep seated
edgy rock riffs, add in keyboards and it sets the scene for inescapable
satisfaction!
Mainly
the music is slow and precise but it does have its rockier moments and there is
plenty of potential for the band to move in various circles, either getting
heavier or staying on a more even keel, but the potential is there festering
and ready to explode!
8/10
Track List:
Join the
Ritual
The Deep
Sons of
Bastet
The Witch
is rising
Black
& White Lady
And Die!
Members:
Louis
Hauguel - Vocals, Lyrics
Arnold
Lucas - Guitars, Organ
Amélie
Gavalda - Bass Guitar
David
Touroul - Drums
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