Kris Kaleva is an artist from Helsinki, Finland who recently released a five-song EP entitled Time. The songs are pretty straightforward rock which Kaleva recorded on his own.
The EP starts with “One” that begins with a chord progression which sounds like a specific Led Zeppelin song. Kaleva has a higher pitched voice. He can stay in key but I had a hard time understanding the lyrics. The guitars contain some basic effects which sound like flanger and reverb. Up next is “Turn The Page” which is a highlight. The song has a fun, kinetic energy and melodies that are easy to appreciate. The vocal delivery was a little turbulent with some instances where he gets off key. That being said I thought the melodies were cathcy. “Fan of Flames’ is more melancholy and contemplative while the title track goes back into rock 101. Kaleva closes with a meditative, emotionally resonant song entitled “Wither.” The most significant issue I encourage Kaleva to work on is the production. This release does sounds like something made in a bedroom rather than a band playing in a room feeding off each other’s energy. The drum sound in particular is a dead give away. Kaleva’s strength is the songwriting. Kaleva is a case of wait and see for now. He has potential and I wish him luck on his musical journey.
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