Matt Grant

 From every point of view: Carmelo’s scream is explosive and gritty; the clean vocals are sweet, poised, and ecstatic.

 You’ll have to read the lyrics and listen to it with headphones in the dark, to immerse yourself in this world of dreams.

Released in 2000, Novembre's Classica is a standout album inspired by Fabrizio De André. Carmelo Orlando's explosive screams and refined clean vocals shine over expertly crafted riffs and rhythms. Each track tells its own story, with highlights like 'Cold Blue Steel', 'Nostalgiaplatz', and the deeply immersive 'Onirica East'. A highly recommended masterpiece in the Italian melodic metal scene. Listen to Novembre’s Classica now to experience a perfect blend of power and melody!

 Those off-pitches are part of the best of the entire project’s architecture.

 'Wish I Could Dream It Again' remains a very valid debut album, considering that in 1994 the Italian scene was quite far from this genre.

This review praises Novembre's debut album 'Wish I Could Dream It Again' for its unique blend of Scandinavian black metal atmospheres and Mediterranean classical guitar elements. The raw and sometimes off-tune vocal delivery by Carmelo Orlando is seen as an authentic strength rather than a flaw. Despite production limitations, the album features standout tracks like 'Sirens in Filth' and 'Swim Seagull In The Sky.' The 2002 re-recording offered better production but was, in the reviewer's view, unnecessary. Discover Novembre’s unique blend of black metal and Mediterranean sounds—listen to ‘Wish I Could Dream It Again’ and experience their raw debut energy!