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On The Ride

by SHADOW REBELS

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Rockcor 7/2021

Сегодня речь пойдет о гранж-роке. Перед вами его яркие представители из Израиля. Проект был основан в 2004 году Майклом Розенфельдом. Свой дебютник музыканты записали в 2006 году. Примечательно, что материал команда записывает в одном порыве без всяческих перезаписей. В какой-то мере этот процесс можно называть импровизацией. Новая пластинка стала пятой номерной в их биографии. Премьера альбома состоялась семнадцатого сентября. В сет-лист CD вошло четырнадцать композиций, созданных в жанрах гранж и прог-рок. В аранжировках присутствует некоторая небрежность, характерная для песен подобного жанра. Музыканты создают сложные ритмические рисунки, завораживая слушателя своей магической энергетикой. Все песни записаны на английском языке – уже несколько лет группа ориентируется на мировую сцену. Нельзя сказать, что парни создают что-то кардинально новое, но предподносят материал они великолепно. Большинство песен – это социальная лирика. Яркий тому пример тексты в “Men of the Ride”, “Jihad”, “Mirror” и “Love Burn”. По сути коллектив обличает проблемы современного общества, заставляя слушателя через их творчество задуматься о глобальном. В вокальном плане особенно стоит отметить “Last Word”, “Devil May Care”. Вокалист умело примеряет на себя образы главных героев, проживая вместе с ними все события. Интересна и характерная динамика для гранжа под названием “громко-тихо”. Аранжировки то затухают, то вновь набирают обороты. Это интересный прием! В целом коллектив прекрасно справился с поставленной задачей и показал высокий уровень мастерства. Ставим “пятерку” за отличное воплощение идеи! Достойный материал с актуальными текстами.

5/5
Анастасия Игнатова

Metal Centre

This time, let’s start with the band’s introduction. SHADOW REBELS is a progressive rock Israeli male band and their third fourteen-track album “On the Ride”.
The men, having previous experience, decided to record another album unusually. As I read somewhere in the virtual world, they approached the recording of the new album in the most grunge style. This time, they only needed a recorder in the studio and in this way, track by track, together, in one day, they recorded the album in the 21st century.
The subject matter of the songs and their characters experience the difficulties of the present age, in which we all live. The texts are a message of a fleeting life, in which various topics intertwine, from faith to its loss, from enemies to friends, and finally about hope and lack of it in the place of earthly existence, contemplation and reflection in the perspective of the 21st century. This is the domain of the songs. I think it is worth considering and studying these matters to stop for a moment and analyze a life, in which there is no time for everything.
Delving into the subject matter, time will be filled with Post-Grunge music, in which in addition to fast guitar riffs accompanied balladic notes. You will hear a wide range of sounds from Rock, Blues, Reggae to Jazz Fusion. And oriental sounds complement the guitars complemented by good, clear bass. Technically harmonious, which is confirmed by the expressive sounds of the instruments, you can clearly hear each instrument, which only makes their songs more vivid.
Screaming and singing but clear vocals are the proverbial icing on the cake.
Everything is perfect. I can confidently say, this is definitely a varied Post-Grunge sound for fans of NIRVANA, DEEP PURPLE, LED ZEPPELIN, SOUNDGARDEN or SOFT MACHINE.
So let’s admire those who do not lack willingness and who find time to fulfill themselves and do something for others. And in the 21st century it is difficult, because we rush, and at the end of our lives we realize that we have left nothing behind.
SHADOW REBELS is a band that is already have their works and I hope they will continue to do. It is worth reaching for them to mention and remember the times of Progressive Rock from the 70s and Grunge from the 90s. These men are realizing themselves, we can also too…

8.0/10
SAWA

Metal Digest

Shadow Rebel’s latest album, ‘On The Ride’, is the album you didn’t know you were missing, with its odd combination of Grunge and 70’s style sounds; this album will have you captivated from beginning to end.

The band took an odd choice in production methods by recording every piece on a tape recorder, and it has definitely paid off with its raw and retro sound, making the album easily mistaken for a classic rock piece. Starting off strong with ‘Some Fun’ with deep powerful lyrics, grungy bass riffs, and funky breakdown, it’s hard not to tap your feet and have some fun. Then through the nearly 10 minute long ‘CD in Space’ which can only be described as Prog influenced as it is if Alice in Chains decided to cover some early Rush, and then ending the album with ’47 Minutes of Love’, a powerful ballad, and a second instrumental ‘CD in Space’ to ease you back into the real world. Shadow Rebels have really outdone themselves with this album, and have managed to mix the fast paced grunge sounds with the stoner chillout sounds to keep every track unique, interesting, deep, and thoroughly enjoyable.

This is an amazingly written and produced album, and it is the latest addition to my collection.

90/100

Metal Revolution

One of these releases I never expected to get released on a metal label like Metal Scrap Records?! At least, it was one of my initial thoughts prior to listening to the record. After two spins in my stereo, I’m still not sure if it fits our site, which is all about metal. On the other hand, the music is so good, that it has to get featured in our webzine.

Shadow Rebels is a progressive and (post)grunge rock-trio from Israel. On The Ride is their third full-length album, containing 14 songs, all in english language. Total playing time is an hour, filled with stoner riffs and somehow done in a more grunge direction. It is mostly due to the recording process, where all musicians entered the studio and played all the songs individually, and in one day. The result is quite impressive, even if you’re not biggest fan of the genre. Thus, the production is expansive, inclusive, varied and dynamic.

There are many powerful and fast songs but also a few heartfelt ballads, mostly dealing with modern day subjects and about the fragility of life. Most of the songs are also atmospheric-laden, with plenty of turns and experimental elements. One can even hear some jazz/funk/hard-rock parts as well.

I feel as Shadow Rebels have really outdone themselves with this album. I like their mix of the fast paced grunge sounds with the stoner chillout sounds. Esp. recommended for fans of Stone Temple Pilots, Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam and similar acts.

For further info on this amazingly written and produced album go to https://www.shadowrebels.com/

75/100

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