The fourth release from Norway’s multi-instrumentalist Kathrine Shepard Nova is an epic ethereal intense journey through her life, emotions, and music
An incredible immersive experience that from the first moment of Nova you are drawn into her world. A world of heaven and darkness, ethereal yet tangible in vulnerability. ‘’Nova’’ is melodic yet raw, atmospheric, and incredibly beautiful. ‘’Mono No Aware’’ is earthen in its heaviness, harshness, and excellent primal percussion. The multi-layers of vocals merely a conduit the myriad of ideas and emotions ever-present. ‘’Nowhere Still Somewhere” takes her dreamy aura and fuses it with rock and musical power.
Famous for her vocals and her numerous guest spots, Nova also highlights Katherine’s musical prowess from post-rock though to the atmospheric ambiance, nothing is forced, it feels at times like a gentle breeze or a hurricane’’ Fortapt’’ takes traditional elements and transports them to another musical plain. ‘’Everything Must Come To An End’’ is harrowing yet beautiful, a soul laid bare in the form of musical expression a feeling that lingers long in the heart long after it is finished.
Intensely personal yet Inspirational Nova is the complete experience that traverses anger through to enlightenment. It captures a restless spirit that never rests. It is multi-textured, enduring and an album that delivers on countless levels and listens.
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Release Year: 2022
Label: Season of Mist
Category: Album
Country: Norway
Reviewed by Sparky
