Independent Release
Review by Tony Cannella
Kandia is an Alternative Metal band from Portugal. They released their debut EP “Light” in 2008 and now have released their full-length debut. “Inward Beauty|Outward Reflection” is a 12-song, 50-minute slab of metal that features a constant groove running through their songs, complete with bombastic riffing and the controlled aggression of vocalist Nya. After a brief opening intro, “Paranoia” kicks things off and right off-the-bat I would have to say that this is my favorite song. The mood for this track is very aggressive with vocalist Nya packing a great deal of ferocity in her vocal delivery but still managing to inject a lot of melody as well. “Into Your Hands” is next and is another straight-forward number with huge guitar riffs and a great, catchy, memorable chorus. “Hold on to Me” is a mid-tempo number and would make a great single. Other highlights include: “Inwards”, “Reflections”, “Love Me As I Am” and “Rise ‘09” (a song re-recorded off their first EP). “Inward Beauty | Outward Reflection” is a pretty forceful, attention grabbing CD. Kandia do a great job in combining all out metallic aggression with melodic flair.
Rating – 88/100
Tracklist
- Intro
- Paranoia
- Into Your Hands
- Hold on to Me
- Inwards
- All I Need to Know
- Reflections
- Y.S.L.E.
- Love Me As I Am
- Rise ‘09
- Waste My Time
- Reflections (Radio Edit)
Line Up
- Nya Cruz – Vocals
- André Cruz – Guitars
- Bernardo Lima – Bass
- Daniel Silva – Drums
Links
MySpace * ReverbNation * Facebook * Twitter * Site