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Category: Music
Evestus
You're Not Good Enough to be My Enemy
Posted: Monday, June 22, 2009
By: Claire Morrison
The only real complaint about this EP is that it is too short!Evestus'
catchphrase is "Every day alive,you suffer... and then you die? You've
got to be fucking kidding me!" The eclectic Estonian sneaks this
message through the majority of his songs. The lyrics and musical
composition constantly contrast with each other, with one delving
within darker tones and meaning - wisdom and the suffering of knowledge
and aging, while the other parts of his songs are very light and peppy,
diving into the innocence of childhood. The only real complaint about
this EP is that it is too short!
The title song sounds much more
like a demo than a complete track. While the quality is great, it
doesn't seem finished, and at the same time, this raw quality makes
"You're Not Good Enough to be My Enemy" even more special. Evestus'
passion clearly rings throughout the track. It's a warrior tune, full
of hate and passion, beauty and darkness swirling in a fighting rage.
It's a great pump-up track. "Disko" is one of this writer's favorite
songs of all time to date. It incorporates Eastern European
instrumental trills that are reminiscent of Rom (gypsy) culture, along
with the feeling of floating on a merry-go-round. It's light-hearted
and ethereal, while the lyrics attack thoughts of wonder but is still
grounding in its pursuit and exploration of death. It could almost be a
sequel to "Everybody Dies" from Evestus' Sacrifice single.
Evestus'
philosophy is thoroughly expressed in "Perfect." It's the weakest song
on the EP, but also the boldest as it has a different sound than any of
his other work. It's a saddened ballad, to an extent, incorporating
emotions of the seasons with the pondering of aging and the transition
after life ending, similar to watching trees lose their leaves and fade
away into the cold and isolated winter.
Evestus is a sage, a
deep thinker who appears to be in constant battle with his inner
beliefs and with those that society upholds. His questioning and
philosophical views make his music all the more appreciable and
eccentric. While there should be more musicians like him, if there
were, Evestus would lose his originality. He is a truly unique creature.
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