The new self-titled ALEV album is something not to be missed!
Not only has the band evolved vocally, from former leadsinger to a new face - namely Alexandra Janzen and thus broadened their musical/vocal spectrum but they also made a huge turn in their path musically. Every song could pass off as a single. Each song has you believing them. Each song takes you on a musical journey.
There are the softer, breakable songs like 'Unique' and 'Break my Cover' which could be played on any radio station worldwide as well as songs like 'Where Are You', 'Crawling Under', 'Stained Lies', 'Devotion' that make you wanna jump up and scream 'YEAH! Let's rock it'. Then you'll find the faster and harder songs, 'Disconnected' and 'Institutionalized' where ALEV really show their evolution musically. The songs are intense, rip you away from normalcy and take you down a dark and dirty road, created for real rockstars!
The album starts off pounding, then relaxes and soothes you, then picks up again and finally ends with their first Cd single 'At The Right Time' which is art in itself. Could be compared to Massive Attacks' 'Teardrop'. Yes, that good!
These guys have talent, energy, drive and a live act you have NEVER seen before! When they come on stage and start rocking, you can't help but wish they'd never stop...
Do yourself a big favour - buy this album and then go see them live.