The moment the listener hits the play button, they are welcomed by Envy‘s raw sound and compelling vocals. As the musical experience unfolds, the rest of Envy guides the listener through a lyrical exploration of ambition and desire, featuring impactful lyrics and vibrant instrumentation.
As Envy plays through the speakers, the entire piece strikes a perfect balance in tempo—not too quick nor too sluggish, but just right. The essence of progressive rock and the gritty edge of metal resonate throughout the band’s music. Simultaneously, the composition and arrangement—both in instrumentation and melody—merge complex musical frameworks with unrefined energy, resulting in exciting performances. This intricate blend transports listeners to a world where every note is purposeful, and every transition is smooth.
In addition, Envy is cleverly constructed, even though it seems to have three separate portions within the composition. In the central part, bassist Letizia Buelli‘s soothing backing vocals beautifully enhance Riccardo Bo’s mesmerizing guitar solo, infusing the composition with added depth and emotion. Following this, the music transitions into a brief, eerily quiet pause. Suddenly, the silence is shattered by an introductory solo from Riccardo Bo‘s guitar. The piece concludes by revisiting the initial section of the song, elegantly bringing the entire composition to a close.
The vibrant and unrefined sound of Wild Cats, particularly in their single “Envy” (as mentioned), embodies the essence of 70s progressive rock while infusing the raw intensity of metal. This is further enhanced by a production quality that meticulously captures every note, chord, and melody, resulting in a flawless auditory experience. Furthermore, Wild Cats not only provides the listener with the fruit of art composition — musical and instrumental, but also provides the listener with a fruit of art devilmanship.
Riccardo Bo‘s guitar work blends gritty, groove-orientated rhythms and intricate riffs, highlighted by the impressive guitar solos. The drumming of Brian Aschiero keeps the beats steady, pumps the music with rhythmic beats which drives the song along. Letizia Buelli’s bass lines provide the composition a solid basis by acting as a powerful backbone. The lyrics are delivered with great emotion by Alice Vigliola, whose voice is both fresh and emotionally charged, not forgetting those short aggressive bites from Alice that add an extra bite to the song.
Wild Cats and their single, Envy, is a fruit of art that will resonate with enthusiasts of progressive rock.
As the single slowly disappears, we want to give a shoutout to Wild Cats for letting us review their single, Envy. Now, we are going to conclude the review by talking about the final three sins and concluding the review.
