THE NOON HOUR

Just kinda wonderful combination of energy, brutality, delicacy, and incredibility. "The Noon Hour" was released in April 2022 by a novel power-rock duo NATIONAL DIET. Jake's been already renowned as a founder of a Heavy-Prog unit RAINBOW FACE but this creation will give the audience more and more massive heart attack. Look at this sleeve pic and we can imagine how chaotic and ambivalent this opus possesses. I've been recommended this fascinating explosive agent by Jake (thanks Jake!) and got critically surprised, shocked and amazed at their first sample "l Am Food" in that clearly are the four lyrical elements mentioned above. Their choir is mysterious subtle but charming. In such a deadly violent instrumental battle, they launch sorta sensitive movements and thoughtful vibes without suspicion. Quite eclectic that they play dramatically with no monotonous nor inorganic expression.

Particularly in the crazy prologue "The Map Is The Territory" pretty colourful essence should be included. Metallic machinery rock approaches and slightly tragic melodic sincerity could encourage the audience. It sounds like another pairing of kinda heavy powerful cuisine with fruity sauces and flowery aromatic red wine. We cannot help getting satisfied with such a fascinating unification. On the other hand, we can feel something like the similar vein to a US independent rock giant Stone Temple Pilots - a blend of heavy potential and melodic line - in the fourth track "Preserve The Past". What a comfort we can enjoy through their tempting musical marriage. This debut album is naturally enjoyable regardless of avantgarde environment behind their soundscape. recommended for all heavy dissonant rock fans.