Hot, Emir - Sevdeh Metal

Year of Release: 2008
Label: Lion Music
Catalog Number: LMC230
Format: CD
Total Time: 46:23:00

On this journey past the mantle, you immediately encounter an arc in the road. On the other side of the plastic sieve is a path that leads to oblivion. Even with various unknowns left to be divulged, I decided to take the gamble so that prospective fans didn't have to come up with the collateral. With so much at stake, I'm glad to say that I've returned from the maiden voyage in one piece.

Here's my report on what I discovered during my trek to and from the center of this mirth:

Beginning with trial by fire, "Forspil" is a pithy instrumental that borrows from polar opposites, Black Sabbath and Procal Harum.

Immediately following the melodic contradiction, "Devils In Disguise" brings the pot to a boil. As a result, a far greater frequency of bubbles is incurred. At this point, fresh ears would still be trying to gauge what genre this canorous culinary falls into due to the newly embraced speed. Once you're in a predictably tempered groove, the accelerated tempo quells. When this happens and we're lulled into a state of respite, a startling impetus suddenly glues us to our seats again.

Continuing down the axis, "Worlds Set On Fire" is an amalgamation between Dream Theater and Kamelot. Not on the passenger's list, an accordion is soon exhumed. The bass and guitars, however, tell a different story than the stowaway. They're practically Pallas and they fit snuggly in the overhead space. Besides that, Dali's Dilemma is heard in the transitional segues.

Alas, I cannot find Matt Guillory on the itinerary. Instead, a guest soloist by the name of Brandom Morris is the reassuring soul that's uncovered by their search party. Aside from Emir Hot's potentially rubbernecking riffs, Morris oftentimes steals the controls and takes our cynosure joyriding elsewhere.

Subsequently, "Skies And Oceans" is a steel-reinforced reproduction of Van Halen. While it's occasionally "Hot For Teacher," the falsetto from the frontman undoubtedly directs a spotlight on The Darkness. Then a quizzical interlude ensues - which by this time stunning effects have come to be expected - and it's an inadvertent cue to Tomas Bodin's Swedish Family.

Presiding over the ceremony, "Sevdah Metal Rhapsody" is the grand poobah of this Progressive Metal Klezmer Band. The song only takes us to the turnaround point where an abbreviated drum solo is detonated. Adjacent to the marker, "Stand And Fight" is by definition a power ballad and it's unquestionably the most conventional of their offerings.

Other than that, the return flight back followed by the laudable reception is more of the same fare. In other words, random incidences and delays can be anticipated when they're not burning propane at a profane rate.

Anyhow, the end result of my initial leap of faith is that the rewards ultimately outweigh the risks. Because it does not take long for Sevdeh Metal to reach critical mass. So if you're looking for something obscure that's also quality and new, you're getting warmer with Emir Hot.

Tracklisting:
Forspil (intro) (0:28) / Devils In Disguise (4:36) / World Set On Fire (3:30) / Skies And Oceans (4:00) / Sevdah Metal Rhapsody (11:53) / Stand And Fight (5:45) / Endless Pain (4:12) / Hora Martisorului (instrumental) (1:50) / Land Of The Dark (3:42) / You (8:27)

Musicians:
Emir Hot ? all guitars and bass, additional programming
John West - vocals
Mike Terrana - drums

Guests:

Muhamed Sehic-Hamic - accordion (3, 4, 5)
Anto Filipovic - accordion (5)
Avdija Agusi - saz (intro on 5)
Atila Hajdarevic, Miko and Adnan Perisic-Pero - 12 string and nylon string guitars (5)
Muris Varajic - guitar solo (5) Misha Nikolic - guitar solo and orchestration (5)
Brandon Morris - keyboard solos (3, 9, 10)
Miralem Osmic - piano (7)
Bruno Matijasevic - piano and keyboards (5, 6)
Charlie Squire - female vocals (10)

Discography:
Sevdah Metal (2008)

Genre: Progressive Rock

Origin BA

Added: December 8th 2008
Reviewer: Joshua "Prawg Dawg" Turner
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Artist website: www.emirhot.com
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Language: english