If I had to describe the “Choose” with a single phrase, that would be “never judge a book by its cover”. Or a record, in this instance, but the point remains the same.
I learned about the record when it came to me for review and in all honesty, I didn’t have much hope for the album. They say that first you feast with your eyes and unfortunately, the artwork is not the strong point of MultiVision.
However, the only reason that I am getting into trouble talking about the cover is-and it might sound contradictory, because it is the only flaw in the whole production. It would have been perfect, if it wasn’t for the slightly blunt album cover.
It would be unfair to dwell even for a moment longer on the subject of the artwork, since the MultiVision have done an amazing job with the music. The first couple of minutes had my curiosity and by the time the first refrain of the first track came on, they had my undivided attention.
Every single song is a three layers composition, constituted by melody, groove and the amazing vocal performance.
Beginning in reverse order, the vocal performance was captivating. In every track it was always expressive and on point, adding a bit of grunge in the overall aesthetic of the record. At some point, the vocal performance reminded of Serj Tankian and Mike Patton, in regard to how expressive it was. I didn’t have to pay attention to the lyrics to understand, I could just follow the coloring of the voice and the changes in tone and volume.
The drums, also, play a huge part in “Choose”. Their rhythmic work adds a nice groove to the album, adding at the same time a level of power and excitement. There is a musicality in the drum beats that locks with the melodic lines and the riffs, resulting in a tight yet easily accessible and smooth sound.
Last but not least are the melodies and the riffs or generally the guitar and bass work. While the melodic lines peak in their first three songs, bringing to mind almost instantly the System of a Down, the riff work blasts in the bourbon-flavored, dry, blues/rock track, “Picture of Me”. As for the bass, I enjoyed its placement and sound, but that bass and drum section in the song “Monster Inside” was a really great surprise that caught me of guard.
Concluding, apart from that small flaw with the artwork, the debut full-length of MultiVision is an exceptionally great album. A vibrant, flavorful work, full of beautiful ideas, that has been out for over a year and you should definitely check out.
Tracklist:
1. Digital Sea
2. Sanguine Eyes
3. Bourbon Skies
4. Another Day With Jim
5. Monkey Race
6. Picture Of Me
7. Timeline To Trespass
8. Rewind
9. Monster Inside
10. Get Lucid
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/multi-vision-582580655
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