Be prepared to be disturbed
With vocals that have hot passion oozing from every word, “Decay” is the perfect backdrop for any tortured soul, showing perfectly how Novocain have that ability to mix rock based axes with a very subtle dark sound that surrounds and completely engulfs you.
Somewhere deep within us this music touches one of our primeval nerve endings- this is exactly what “Ink” does. This number has the same effect a snake has when hypnotizing its prey, it is just so strange. Compared to “Ink”, “Woman” has a completely different slant- electro sounds are interwoven with ethereal vocals that both complement and contrast in one hit; a feast for the senses.
Although enhanced by waves of beautiful backgrounds, “Broken Doll” is vocally more mainstream. But if you leave these factors aside and concentrate on the bass rhythm then that feeling of “there’s something behind you” becomes incredibly strong.
The sudden endings to these tracks are brilliant and each time it leaves you on a point of breathlessness, making the next number a gulp of fresh air. Novocain are innovative in sound, masters of their music and vocally are Debbie Harry meets Enya with the soul of Karen O and the strength of Brody Dalle.
Utterly amazing!