SI, PARTIE 1

"Si Partie I" is an amazing album from one of the most creative, eclectic bands of these days. Fresh sounds and complex instrumentals make this album to a truly highlight of French progressive movement. Although I don't understand the lyrics, I like the French language and I think it fits perfect in progressive rock, Vocals in French are theatrical, melodic and sentimental, what we can hear, for example, on so appreciated ?Si on avait besoin d'une cinquième saison" This album full of emotional vocal parts is still convincing me to discover another bands from France and Nemo is truly worth of attention on this note.

What we have on the record are five strong tracks and classic structure with two epics, one on the beginning and one on the end of the album. I 'm more into the first one "Douce Mort". A magnificent beginning and numerous tempo changes make this track very dramatic. There are also a quite a few catchy moments on the record as on the end of "Douce Mort".

What makes the album one-of-a-kind is the vintage feeling what I really get only by releases from the seventies. It also could be called eclectic feeling, because it's somehow characteristic for bands in this genre. "Si Partie 1" doesn't lack of experimental parts and includes numerous innovative instrumentals. I consider the last track as the most creative relating to instrumental work. "Apprentis Sorciers" is a bit harder to get into, but it's truly a source of instrumental ideas. As opposed to that, the most remarkable track is for sure the title track "Si", particularly for expressive vocals and unique, dramatic composition. This release from Nemo is really worth listening and together with the second part a perfect introduction to this band.