After an extended period of inactivity Italian veterans Novembre fully embrace the autumnal gloom to deliver the new majestic album “Words Of Indigo”, an ideal soundtrack for cold solitary nights.
“Sun Magenta” perfectly embodies a moody & hazy essence as gelid atmospheric waves and sentimental harmonies surround the monolithic rhythmic section which can deliver harsh progressions acquiring an obscure flair.
Faithful to a timeless doom metal formula “Statua” stays on the dark side with ferocious growls and tempestuous guitar driven grooves yet the dazzling solo & leads convey uplifting feelings.
Following a mellow rhythm, guitars emphasize darkened tonalities on “House Of Rain” which expresses pure nostalgia through the refined melodic crescendos, the airy atmospheric arrangements and the theatrical vocal duet.
“Your Holocene” revolves around a bittersweet catchiness as guitars maintain a grave sound but choose a groovy pathway amplified by the blasting drums and the somber vocal performance.
On “Chiesa Dell’Alba” luminous melodies and eloquent clean vocals flow gently like a daydream until guitars unleash a darker power to build frenetic rhythmic progressions.
Throughout the surreal world of the instrumental track “Ipernotte” the band blends the quiet beauty of fragile arpeggios and classic doom style bold riffs, definitely enriched by the clarity and the intricacy of a compelling guitar solo.
Every track on “Words Of Indigo” can induce an overwhelming sense of longing and deep contemplation as Novembre meticulously compose heart wrenching melodies and call upon their strong doom roots to celebrate a proper rebirth.