{"id":20434,"date":"2012-06-11T12:43:58","date_gmt":"2012-06-11T17:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=20434"},"modified":"2013-02-05T16:08:58","modified_gmt":"2013-02-05T21:08:58","slug":"one-without-numbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2012\/one-without-numbers\/","title":{"rendered":"One Without | Numbers<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Joe Mis<\/span>
\nStaff Writer —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"Sweden\u2019s One Without is releasing a 4 track EP entitled Numbers<\/em> both as a follow up to their dynamic 2011 release Sweet Release<\/em> and as a teaser to keep their fans happy while working on their next full length CD. They are continuing what has become a tradition \u2013 giving away their music at no cost, so this one is a real no-brainer. <\/p>\n

Based in Gothenburg, this Swedish quintet continues to deliver the goods. Their trademark strong melodies, solid performances and dark and moody lyrics are present, but Numbers<\/em> is an evolutionary step for the band. One Without has tightened their team work and further defined their unique sound with the addition of new drummer H\u00e5kan Strind (a.k.a. H-Can), who moved over from glam metal act Debbie Ray.<\/p>\n

Fronted by the voices of Cat Fey and Kenny Boufadene, One Without is a leading example of \u201cbeauty and the beast\u201d vocals. Fey has stepped up her game on the EP, moving an octave or two higher than normal but remaining calm and silky smooth. She never goes \u201coperatic,\u201d but the high end of her range has been significantly upgraded. Her vocal counterpoint, Kenny Boufadene is a pure growler, and he has moved in the opposite direction \u2013 deeper and raspier, but still remains remarkably clear. His rough edges contrast nicely with Fey\u2019s smoothness, giving many of their harmonies an interesting sound. Boufadene continues to provide guitars along with Joonas Niskanen, giving the band a formidable one-two punch, although numbers seems to be more about vocals than guitars. Joni Kaartinen (bass) and H-Can (drums) provide a solid backbone, and both are exceptional players and are integral to the One Without sound. Keyboard and synths are more prominent in this release, and Boufadene has stepped up his vocals and is more of a co-lead singer.<\/p>\n

Lyrically, the band has softened their edge a bit and is a little less dark. \u201cThe Lies\u201d features two wildly divers vocal lines, with intense high speed growls and softer sweeping clean sounds \u2013 and a longer keyboard passage where one might have expected an intense guitar solo. Keys also open \u201cSystematic Suffering,\u201d and the bouncy line has an almost pop-metal feel to it – in fact Fey\u2019s high range will remind the listener of Paramore\u2019s Hayley Williams \u2013 but the brutality of Kenny\u2019s vocals and intensity of the guitars have nothing \u201cpop\u201d about them. \u201cNumbers\u201d is a real metal track with contrasting vocals and varying tempos. \u201cInvoluntary Suicide\u201d features some great duet vocals, and an intense driving rhythm line, and a nice keyboard interlude.<\/p>\n

One Without covers all the bases and a variety of styles, and there are plenty of \u201cdifferent\u201d musical moments to keep the listener involved. The One Without sound features the full suite of counterpoints: male & female vocals, clean singing & growls, slow vocal lines over fast rhythms, varying tempos, so there is little reason NOT to download it. There are moments here that will appeal to everyone. Musically solid and diverse in style, One Without continues to make a major impact on the goth metal and prog metal scenes. <\/p>\n

One Without will be releasing tracks from Numbers<\/em> using the new online music promotion platform OKDJ. Each track will be released on the same day and same time each week starting on Sunday 27th May at 9 pm GMT over a 4 week period. The full EP will then be digitally released on 24th June with fans being given the option to buy it if they want to or download the tracks free from OKDJ. Check the band\u2019s web site or Facebook page for more information and links.<\/p>\n

Highly recommended!<\/p>\n

Genre: Melodic Modern Metal<\/p>\n

Band:
\nKenny Boufadene (guitars, vocals)
\nCat Fey (vocals)
\nJoni \u201cJupiter\u201d Kaartinen (bass)
\nJoonas Niskanen (guitars)
\nH\u00e5kan \u201cH-Can\u201d Strind (drums)<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tThe Lies
\n2.\tSystematic Suffering
\n3.\tNumbers
\n4.\tInvoluntary Suicide<\/p>\n

Label: OW Records (Independent)<\/p>\n

Website: www.onewithout.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 9\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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