Some musicians deriving from Carinthia, calling themselves the “MELY-bunch”, surprise with highly emotional, heart-warming metal inviting to listen attentively – and ere I realize what happens I get captured by the stirring presentation of these five artists.
MELY (short for melancholy) present sophisticated, acutely enthralling songs, in which speed does not play a basic role. Despite this fact …Leave And Enter Empty Rooms… is a mile away from slack sounds – far from it! The musicians apply power - similar to a lever – very efficiently. Unloading structures are dominating, elegiac guitar harmonies and a broad spectre of sentiments. What Am I Doing Here deals with human lack of self-confidence and impresses as intense scream up to the sky, the shorter track God Nowhere treats with more aggressive feelings or I Still Ask Why bemoans a preterm and senseless departure. MELY have the right touch for memorable refrains, but they avoid at the same time to get shallow. In this regard the catchy tune Fail When I Try sticks out possessing all a composition can offer! Heart-rending, variable and insistent vocals, powerful rhythms, wonderful guitar melodies and a tremendous refrain enwrapped in breathtaking atmosphere. MELY integrate a very calm middle part with gently hovering choral chants, ere the suspense gets unloaded by a slow as well as playful guitar solo leading further to the fantastic chorus. Consequently the song’s motto Fail When I Try does not count at all concerning ability in composing!
From the first minute on all music adepts get aware of the fact that these artists play with all their heart blood, all creativity and passion. Appreciated “MELY-bunch”, I bow because of this enthusiasm and dedication and want to say a simple thank you for this delightful release!