VNV Nation - Judgement
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Artist: VNV NationEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
CD Release Date: 2007-04-10
Music Label: Metropolis Records
Soundtracks:
- Prelude
- The Farthest Star
- Testament
- Descent
- Momentum
- Nemesis
- Secluded Spaces
- Illusion
- Carry You
- As It Fades
Free Music Notes for Judgement
Free Music Review: Judgement is Great for VNV Nation
Hit: 5 Stars
I have played the newly released Judgement CD several times before I felt I could post a review. The first two times I listened with a few friends and a new person who had never listened to VNV Nation before. My significant other purchased this album for me and sent it to me and it was only right that she was present to listen to this album. I was looking forward to this album for several months and I have not been disappointed. I was left feeling impressed, moved and happy. The album lived up to my expectations and how could it not. VNV Nation is in my top 3 favourite artists behind Lifehouse and ahead of Delerium.
If I am to rate this album it would be a solid 9.5/10. The opening song is a industrial opening "Prelude" that revels in the natural flow of the well known fusion synth pop sound. "The Farthest Star" is the second song and it has some choice lyrics and a movable beat that makes the listener groove to the beat.The lyrics were great;
We possess the power
If it should start to fall apart
To mend divides, to change the world
To reach the farthest star
The third song is another beautiful synthetic melody with a hard hitting rhythm "Testament", that Ronan Harris speaks a message of a humanity hell bent on destroying itself with wars and destruction of the ecosystems. A pertinant message in the maelstrom of synth beats and beautiful drum action, a excerpt from the lyrics included;
And I'm not the only one who thinks we're trying to say
To the heavens and all who hear us, behold all we have made
We bring destruction, we bring war without an end
Then we live in hope that tomorrow never comes
That it never comes
The fourth song "Descent", is a more morose darkwave industrial beat with a foreboding message of mankind and war. It is a statement of what man does in the name of religion;
Manmade prophecies serve to vindicate
All sides who claim themselves
Worthy servants obedient to the same God
A God who commands them to Kill
The fifth song aptly called "Momentum" is probably the fastest song of the entire album and the most dance friendly. It is a song with strong driving beats that you can move your body hard and good on a dance floor with scintillating clean lyrics. I absolutely loved this song and can tell it will become one of my most listened songs in fairly short order
The sixth song "Nemesis" is another friendly dance song with a interesting sound that relies heavily on Ronan's quick fire voice. This song is another favourite of mine. The lyrics of this song bear the title of this album and the cover art. It is a album born out of the Book of Revelations in theme;
Want justice for the voice that can't be heard
Vindication for every suffering and hurt
Where retribution holds dominion over Earth
Because judgement day's not coming
Judgement day's not coming
soon enough
The seventh song harps back to "Legion" & "Forsaken" in the purely instrumental mode. Deep, dark, with good use of the keyboards, synths and the electronica manipulation, this is a softer and slower song that one can close their eyes to and indeed drift away into your dreams and fantasies. Julie and fellow listeners enjoyed this song.
The eighth song "Ilusion" was one of the most surprising for me and it is a romantic ballad that opens with a beautiful piano rendition before moving into electronica. Ronan Harris sings this diamond perfect and this song has the most wonderful open lyrics of love and illusion, that of love that is never lost. It is another song that will become my favourite;
I know it's hard to tell how mixed up you feel
Hoping what you need is behind every door
Each time you get hurt, I don't want you to change
Because everyone has hopes, you're human after all
The feeling sometimes, wishing you were someone else
Feeling as though you never belong
This feeling is not sadness, this feeling is not joy
I truly understand, Please, don't cry now
The second last song of this wonderous album is "Carry You" another surprise for me, but a pleasant one at that. It has a nice beat and again colourful lyrics that will bring a smile to your lips. It is VNV Nation on a cusp between the old and the new. Another song you could play for a loved one, over and over again;
Though it seems the past and future look the same
Suffice to say that you're still here
Though the past, the unwanted memories
Are holding on to you
All the power in the universe
Conspires to carry you
The last song which is track 10 on this album was Julie's favourite for it was ethereal in feel and sound with almost angelic vesper. This song paves the way for "Reformation" EP due out in early November 2007. I can't wait.
This is a truly amazing album and I thank my baby for getting it for me. She knows how much VNV Nation means for me, and people who know me know how close I am in thoughts and mind with this music. Indeed "As It Fades" the last song reveals that VNV Nation will never fade, not whilst Ronan is alive. This is truly a heartwarming and beautiful album. This CD will make you a fan of this duo. Congratulations VNV Nation from one heartfelt fan!
Judgement Poster
VNV Nation's last album, Matter and Form (2005), was hailed by critics for its high-impact array of tone and sound, from hard hitting anthems to euphoric symphonies. In April 2007, the band is poised to release its next album, Judgement, which promises to be their most powerful and unique release to date. Having already broken the boundaries between industrial and other alternative music styles on Matter and Form, VNV Nation take this idea to new heights by creating a sound that is a collision of ever present insight, energy, emotion, past and future. From its fast pace, pounding bass-line and melody to its electric-guitar like synth sounds and Ronan Harris's thought provoking vocals, "Nemesis" rings through as one of VNV's most aggressive anthems to date. "Testament," which could be described as an electronic-indie anthem, "The Farthest Star" and "Carry You" provide a bright, hopeful outlook, while "Movement" presents a dark trance flavor to the band's ever expanding repertoire of song possibilities. The omniscient "Descent" sweeps in with dark electronic rhythms and lyrics that describe complete devastation, giving the yin to the yang of the ethereal ballad "Secluded Spaces" that makes you feel like nothing in the world could be more beautiful. With every album, VNV Nation manages to tear down more and more musical boundaries. Judgement will be their greatest achievement thus far.Alternative Rock Music CDs
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