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| ### Halflives: Inferno | ||
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| **The Long and Short of **_Inferno_**** | ||
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| This album has two threads to pull on - one musically and one thematically. | ||
| Musically this album is alternative rock at its finest, blending elements of pop, punk, spoken word perfectly together in a nice package. | ||
| The theme of the album is frustration, pain and brokenness which takes on different forms as the album progresses, before coming to a resolution on the final track. | ||
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| _The bottom line:_ Catchy and captivating tunes will have you hooked on Halflives | ||
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| **Introducing Halflives** | ||
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| If you haven't heard of Halflives you are in for a treat. Led by Linda Battilani (lead vocals, piano, keyboards and guitar), this alt/pop rock Paris, France based band includes Gloria Simonini on drums, and Enrico Bertoni on bass. | ||
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| Their most recent release is a twist on Inferno called **Inferno (End of the World Edition)**. Halflives released their debut record, **Empty Rooms**, in 2017. In 2018 they headlined tours in Europe and the UK. | ||
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| Check out [Halflives]() on [Spotify](ttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4er5NZNuc83Cev96LA28ID?si=kNHttl3PQw2ukigYgDGzGA), [YouTube](https://youtube.com/@wehavehalflives?si=FZfJA8E_yichr4Ma) or anywhere music can be streamed. | ||
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| **Review of **_Inferno_**** | ||
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| This album kicks ass. The first track on the 5-song EP, "everybody knows it," is an in your face punk rock feel with a cheeky message about the state of things that reminds me of a dumpster fire meme - 'nothing to see here.' "sorry mom x" is more of a pop/alt rock vibe, melodic guitars and smooth vocals backed by a steady rock beat. The tune is an unapologetic apology and admission of how messed up and imperfect one can be and not live up to the hype (I think that's what the kids are saying these days). | ||
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| "Dynamite" has a Miley Cirus "Wrecking Ball"-esque style with a tune and concept video demonstrating the beauty and brokenness of human relationships. Appropriately with the theme of the album, "EVERYTHING SUCKS!" comes next. This is my favorite song on the album because I am a fan of spoken word (almost rap). It's fun to listen to, and basically blaming someone else for life's problems. | ||
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| All great rock bands can deliver a ballad at some point on a pop/punk/rock album. "Oblivion" rounds out **Inferno** nicely with a lovely piano chart and beautiful singing which resolves the frustration and pain expressed in the previous tracks with a much calmer message of finding someone to save the day. | ||
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| Listen on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/3Hnux3n5xhBOIrIxUsO2AF?si=I5fH_ZeNQXiTg7KeeCHbbA) | ||
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| _Published on July 19, 2024_ | ||
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| ### Halflives: Inferno | ||
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| **The Long and Short of **_Inferno_**** | ||
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| This album has two threads to pull on - one musically and one thematically. | ||
| Musically this album is alternative rock at its finest, blending elements of pop, punk, spoken word perfectly together in a nice package. | ||
| The theme of the album is frustration, pain and brokenness which takes on different forms as the album progresses, before coming to a resolution on the final track. | ||
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| _The bottom line:_ Catchy and captivating tunes will have you hooked on Halflives | ||
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| **Introducing Halflives** | ||
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| If you haven't heard of Halflives you are in for a treat. Led by Linda Battilani (lead vocals, piano, keyboards and guitar), this alt/pop rock Paris, France based band includes Gloria Simonini on drums, and Enrico Bertoni on bass. | ||
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| Their most recent release is a twist on Inferno called **Inferno (End of the World Edition)**. Halflives released their debut record, **Empty Rooms**, in 2017. In 2018 they headlined tours in Europe and the UK. | ||
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| Check out [Halflives]() on [Spotify](ttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4er5NZNuc83Cev96LA28ID?si=kNHttl3PQw2ukigYgDGzGA), [YouTube](https://youtube.com/@wehavehalflives?si=FZfJA8E_yichr4Ma) or anywhere music can be streamed. | ||
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| **Review of **_Inferno_**** | ||
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| This album kicks ass. The first track on the 5-song EP, "everybody knows it," is an in your face punk rock feel with a cheeky message about the state of things that reminds me of a dumpster fire meme - 'nothing to see here.' "sorry mom x" is more of a pop/alt rock vibe, melodic guitars and smooth vocals backed by a steady rock beat. The tune is an unapologetic apology and admission of how messed up and imperfect one can be and not live up to the hype (I think that's what the kids are saying these days). | ||
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| src="https://youtu.be/0LFKTb1qpHo?si=Co44yHOo1m11ED4c" | ||
| frameborder="0" | ||
| allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" | ||
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| "Dynamite" has a Miley Cirus "Wrecking Ball"-esque style with a tune and concept video demonstrating the beauty and brokenness of human relationships. Appropriately with the theme of the album, "EVERYTHING SUCKS!" comes next. This is my favorite song on the album because I am a fan of spoken word (almost rap). It's fun to listen to, and basically blaming someone else for life's problems. | ||
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| All great rock bands can deliver a ballad at some point on a pop/punk/rock album. "Oblivion" rounds out **Inferno** nicely with a lovely piano chart and beautiful singing which resolves the frustration and pain expressed in the previous tracks with a much calmer message of finding someone to save the day. | ||
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| Listen on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/3Hnux3n5xhBOIrIxUsO2AF?si=I5fH_ZeNQXiTg7KeeCHbbA) | ||
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| _Published on July 19, 2024_ | ||
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| title: Rock Music Reviews | ||
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| Check out my reviews and artist spotlights below. | ||
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