After hovering for about 3 years, KASTADYNE is back into the scene with

their second album itself entitled HOVER and with this release they have

just proved why people have look forward to the underground music. On this

record the band seem to be on the Indie Rock side incorporating some jazzy

melodies but the overall execution has to be appreciated. With their debut

release ELEVEN COMPLAINTS, the band themselves had an impact on listeners

mind and I was one amongst the few. Every track on the debut album was

very neatly composed and decidedly carried out, particularly LIVE AS INDIA

and VICTIM OF MY ANGER which escalates to the point of absolute

high-spirit, like the very best songs of highly talented bands. I was

always fancied with their musical style. As an artist, I virtually liked

them a lot and I always wanted to review their album. So, here I am with

KASTADYNE's latest offering.

After listening to this album, one can easily conclude that what KASTADYNE

must have been doing whole these 3 years and to comment it as IMPRESSIVE,

I think would be an understament. Actually speaking about HOVER is pretty

difficult, as it has already marked its place in my music library. If we

talk about the real highlight of the album then it has be the KASTADYNE's

lyrical effort, a whole lot to be praised. To every song that you hear on

this record, after its completion you would be just left with few words

that is " Yeah, man that's true"! To talk about the music in here, the

album basically consists of compositions that are related to the abstract

and the real world and as always some social awareness messages for every

individual which I am sure nobody will follow as its our motherland after

all. The band actually knows when to say enough is enough when writing

their material. The tracks on HOVER do have reflections of the bands old

alternative rock style but sharpened them with new ingredients to grab

listeners attention who are looking for melodic vocals and soulful lyrics,

also quality instrumentation in a right direction. The band really showed

that with their latest release they took their music seriously and are

willing to reach new heights in the genre.

HOVER opening track starts-off with impressive vocals and ear catching

tunes, speaking about the personal struggle of an individuals life. Next

comes the track LEECHER, which I think is a perfect radio single which is

more like a jazz or indie influenced track. The track has some ear

pleasing melodies and infectious rhythms that just stick to your ear

walls. The third track of the album MORTAL MOONLIGHT OF THE UNTIDY SOUL

actually reflects KASTADYNE's work and ideology, like how an individual

gets trapped in today's world just for the sake of money, killing your

talent behind. THESE ARE THE PEOPLE, the next track is in very much

relation with the previous track. Next arrives, WHAT WILL YOU BUY NEXT one

of my favorite beacuse of its lyrical content which speaks about the

resources depletion on planet earth which human being does for comfort,

without thinking about the coming future. Here we come to the second half

of the album and it is really disappointing beacuse the record loses its

rhythm at this point of time. GHOST is a pretty nice  track giving the

album a meloncholic aura, but the sound mixing and the programming is just

not that good. For BRICKS, I would personally suggest the band, if they

are planning to re-issue this album in the near future please do not

include these two tracks on the record. COME HOVER THE EARTH, the title

track of the album builds a outer-space like atmosphere around and seems

like Sheldon is just totally immersed into the song.EVIL WOMAN, this one

goes out to be my personal favorite from the album, an anti-girl track,

which is the only heavy track that instantly sticks to your brains with

frenzied guitar riffs. But, don't worry girls, the band has something for

you people, which the last track of this beautiful album YOU ARE THE

LIGHT, which does'nt seem to be the real band's style and with this song I

think there's a whole lot to discover KASTADYNE. I think this will surely

bring you back, if not then yes I am there(Ha ha ha)!  It's melodic and

pleasing, full of catchy lyrics and well-composition that will really

drive the audiences to sing along.

All in all, HOVER is a fantastic album, with many ups & down, though

leaving the sound production behind. It's only that how much you can dig

out of it because it's really hard to expect such an album nowdays even in

the mainstream that has a collection of songs that exceeds basic listeners

satisfaction. The album also reflects the bands FUCK attitude towards the

current musical trend that the duo-artist really don't care about what is

popular and, and all they want is to create something creative. If I had

to complaint something about the album, I would point out the sound

production that varies with some of the tracks but that really does'nt

matter much and can be simply avoided as you get into the rhythm when you

give a multiple spin to the CD. Now that you have read everything that I

scribbled around, do a favour for yourself get the CD beacause I think

this will benefit both the band and the listeners.

Bottomline: Hover is conceptually rich and musically unique, in it's most

simple form!(Recommended)