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Kenotia – You’ve Dug Your Grave Now Lie in It
If you’ve been listening to the radio recently, then you may have been affected by the recent Paramore craze. Well, I’ve found a band that’s just as good, in fact they sound so similar it’s almost eerie. Nevertheless, I shall introduce you to Kenotia, a pop punk group from Marietta, Georgia. There’s probably a good chance you have heard of this band before, but in case you haven’t, jump on the band wagon early because these guys (and girl) are a sure hit.
Similarly to Paramore, Kenotia is fronted by a female vocalist, Carly Krantz, whose voice remains aggressive yet angelic. Truth be told she’s devastatingly similar to Haley Williams, but I personally feel Carly has the greater vocal talent between the two. Her vocal fluidity is a tad smoother, she hits ranges just a little out of Haley’s repertoire, and she consistantly radiates with passion. Her voice drives the aggressive/emo/punk that is Kenotia, but it’s greatly influenced by the mood set by the instrumentals.
Kenotia has a much mellower feel than Paramore, which is where they differ the most. Kenotia uses simple, repetitious guitars on overdrive, and this allows Carly’s voice to overshadow the rest. The same can be said with the drums and bass, but together the instruments create a very lucid, grungy feel.
The first track off of You’ve Dug Your Grave Now Lie in It, Lonewolf Mcquade, is more instrument oriented, and the vocals are a lot more subtle than compared to the rest of the album. You’ve Dug Your Grave Now Lie In it, is definitely my favourite track, and it encompasses that aggressive female vocals that really impressed me with this band. Carly does a great job in this song from switching to soft and loud pitches, using grungy tones while still preserving some of the talent needed to be a vocalist in the first place.
The rest of the album is much of the same with a little guitar interlude as the sixth track. If you like any one of these songs, then you will enjoy this album. Kenotia is very consistent in their music, and they have found something that works for them. I hate to compare them to Paramore, because I think Kenotia is just as good if not better, but if you’re fans of Paramore, you will easily fall in love with Kenotia.
Be sure to check out their Myspace to stream more songs.
Kenotia – You’ve Dug Your Grave, Now Lie in It
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