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Cadaverette - We Are Everything But​.​.​.​Not Anything - Reviewed By 195metalcds ! Check it out https://www.195metalcds.com/2023/08/23/cadaverette-we-are-everything-but-not-anything-2023/

We Are Everything But… not anything (2023) is the third full-length album from Portland, Maine’s shoegaze/melodic hardcore/ noise rock band Cadaverette.

Hailed as an “unspeakably heavy quartet (Space Gallery)”, since 2016 Cadaverette has built a reputation based on the sheer power of their live sets throughout New England. Cadaverette’s sound is a blend of technical, controlled chaos and tension with atmospheric melodic groove. Guitarist Logan Abbey’s punishing, heavy mixture of punk, noise and even jazz-influenced guitar provides the base from which singer August West springs a medley of ethereal vocals and demonic roars.
They are everything

This album is GLORIOUS! It is a chaotic mixture of the ethereal and sublime fused with noise, distortion and percussion.

Album opener, “Sledgehammer” (track 1) is hardcore-style track with angry-sounding shouted vocals and a wild guitar solo. “Against the wall” (track 2) follows in a similar suit with discordant chords, half-spoken distorted vocals that drop to a full spoken piece around two-thirds of the way through, “I don’t love you…” It’s a powerfully dynamic track that feels both delicate and crazy.

The ethereal and jazz-like guitar intro to “Ghost” (track 3) completely changes the mood, providing the perfect backdrop for Autumn West’s perfect Kate Bush-like vocals. The song builds and wanes transporting the listener on an unexpected emotional journey.

The stomping, shouting “Tapping the green vein” (track 4) reminds me in a funny way of Bob Mould’s Hüsker Dü, Sugar and solo endeavours. There is a rawness and energy to this track that is almost tangible.

Again, we are treated to a more laid back and gentle tone with “Crashing” (track 5) which is graced by West’s half-whispered and delicate vocals. There is an old school punk vibe to the honesty and immediacy of this song.

The haunting introduction to “Missive from the dead” (track 6) keeps the mood low. More crystal clear Kate Bush-like vocals that soars above a wandering guitar, bass and drum that pick out the perfect path through this track.

Keeping the heaviest riff until last, “Fell for a dream” (track 7) opens with a heavy-as-granite note that fades to black before emerging again as a spidery, all-over-the-shop guitar riff. West’s vocals holler over the top and we are treated to a final angry-sound performance. That is until the track changes direction half-way through, alternating between clean, ethereal pickings and dark, heavy chords. This is the showpiece song demonstrating the band’s range and songwriting maturity within a single track.
Conclusion

As I said, this album is glorious. It spoke to me straight off the bat. I listed it again and again and again today. And even now, it feels both familiar and excitingly new. Brilliant stuff!

Review score: 95% 195metalcds  

Release Date: November 28, 2022

FFO: Converge, The Dreaming Era Kate Bush, Deftones

Location: Portland, Maine

Hailed as an “unspeakably heavy quartet (SPACE GALLERY)" Maine band Cadaverette has built a reputation based on the sheer power of their live sets throughout New England since 2016. Cadaverette’s sound is blend of technical, controlled chaos and tension with atmospheric melodic groove. Guitarist Logan Abbey’s punishing, heavy mixture of punk,noise,and even jazz influenced guitar provides the base from which singer August West springs a medley of ethereal vocals and demonic roars. Recent additions and veteran Maine musicians Ian Riley (bass) and Dan Capaldi (drums) form a tight undergirding rhythm section. Their third full length release, “We are Everything but… Not Anything”, produced by drummer Dan Capaldi, mixed by Kurt Ballou of GodCity Studios, and mastered at Gateway Studios is set to be released in fall of 2022. 

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