When you're a young, new band with a successful debut album, there is a lot of pressure to make the second one better than the first. When they don't, they fall victim to the "Sophomore Jinx". For a band like Kantation, recording their 2nd album, "Nephilim", seemed like it wasn't gonna be a problem. The only problem they had was when some of the band members and their families caught the bug. But non the less, "Nephilim" was completed and the wait was worth it.
"Walk Through Desire" is a perfect choice to open up with. The first riffs does grab your attention. Pretty much can see why they're making this their next single. "Forget Me" is a song that I've grown very close to. Especially going through a rough depression, where I just wanted to be non-existence to everyone. That machine gun riff is a perfect opening for "Tragedy", seeing that it's a song about fighting in the battlefield and the soldiers who fall. And then we go out and search for the Crystal Skull with Kantation's epic tale, "The Invasion Suite". A great soundtrack for those who enjoy sci-fi and fantasy. Of course we get a bonus track. A cover of Saxon's "Power & The Glory", in which the Kantation guys do it some real justice.
We're 15 years past the new Millennium, and Kantation are able to continue a throwback sound without making it sound outdated. The songs do sound heavier and catchy than "Discovery". But the one thing I really loved is the way Vinny's double pedal sounded. I don't know if it sounded like that on the last album, but the double pedal did catch my attention on "Nephilim". Kantation did not disappoint with their sophomore effort. And seeing how all the members have lots of experience, I'm pretty sure that helped to make "Nephilim" sound awesome. And once again, Hitler will have to feel the fury of DeBourge, Lugo, Jimison, Khairullah, and Galore.
To purchase "Nephilim", click here: https://kantation.bandcamp.com/album/nephilim
Rating: 5 Hitlers Punched in the Face
