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Nemesea is a Dutch group who began his career in the footsteps of their compatriots Epica with his first album, "Mana", without equaling their elders. Then, for his second album, In Control, went to see Nemesea in another direction. Sounds appliances, more rock compositions. The group, thus diverging Epica / After Forever, chose the right option and path all her own.
"The Quiet Resistance" is the third album of the combo. The cover has a little something of the poster of the first installment of the saga "Underworld". History lure fans of gothic universe. Come, I will not be slanderous because if the Gothic Rock music fans get caught by this package, well, they are likely not to be disappointed.

An intro to electro sounds immediately sets the tone. Nemesea has not forgotten his latest album. "Caught in the Middle" picks up where the previous album left off. Appliances guitars, the chorus is nice, well-crafted melody. The first piece shows that the group has chosen to optimize its next "general public".
But with the next song, "Afterlife", that it is clear where the group is coming from. A composition worthy of the best of Evanescence / We Are the Fallen. The singer, Manda Ophuis not even hurt to think of Amy Lee on this title, in his singing. Incidentally, it seems right state of grace on this album. It seems to me it progresses from year to year. Let me tell you that with real support radios and TVs, this is the kind of title that would make a carton. "Whenever" continues the momentum with this time big hints of Within Temptation. In any event, capable of cartoning second title. The ballad "If You Could" is still completely in the spirit Evanescence. But if the world of Evanescence is not far, it would be unfair to limit the Dutch group to this. The well has electro key Nemesea gives the right amount of personality.
After this quiet moment, we would have liked a very powerful way to restart the machine. This is not the case and it's a shame. That said, "High Enough", even if he does not take off really, is a title again with a chorus that makes fly. We note in this respect the participation of Charlotte Wessels (Delain) came in next.
Anyway, listen to the full album, do not expect big riffs that move. It remains generally quite soft. The securities are almost all built on the same model. But this does not prevent the variety: "It's Over" begins with a male voice (Markus Klavan Bulletproof Messenger) is the second duet album.
Further, "Stay with Me" with its orchestral intro is a title a little more powerful. Here, we think back to the last Within Temptation. Again, the performance of Manda is above reproach.
"Rush" is a bit more electro guitars but you need to send it remains Metal. It is thought almost certain passages of Rammstein is to say ...
Incidentally, "Allein" (bonus track) is even more Rammstein connoted with the male singing in German on the verse (I must say that the guest is Heli Reissenweber of Stahlzeit, a tribute band to Rammstein). The refrain outright kills. An unlikely cross Rammstein - Evanescence.
Witness even this variety, "2012", instrumental electro (with some narrative voices) bleak.

The album is quite varied. Of course, one or two stocks are perhaps too (a shorter drive would have been preferable) but compared to the previous game, this one is downright most mature, more mature ... in a word, best. Of course, refractory style and those who think that the Metal should in no way become popular and commercial (how big word!) Spend their way. The others will find something here to have a good time.

Nemesea therefore succeeded the feat of proposing an album that may well be a hit with a handful of hyper catchy titles and above all with a healthy dose of personality.
Nemesea, the new sensation Rock Gothic Metal? I wish them. Remains now that the record company, the radio and other media to do their job ...

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