Candella has done more than one thing different with their debut EP. For one, they have blown the hell out of a traditional “label” or tag to their sounds. Although it is easy to hear great influences within their lyrics and music they completely own their own individuality and uniqueness. The tight production and attention to the details of each track exhibit this individuality brilliantly well.
They have managed to garner talents that pull in pure rock and add elements of alt, edgy grind, clean melodic rock and yet come up with what is a full and rich sound that is completely alluring to any rock fan. “Lock and Load” is an example of what their attention to details and perfection of performance brings about through the whole album with edgier vocals and harder rock sounds than other tracks. They balance that with some of the smoothest vocals that cleverly place edginess to them
when needed to match the musical changes that are found in “The Trail” and “Alive and Missing.” “Fragile” is the definite tune that stands out on the EP for adroit use of lyrics and vocals as well as outstanding musical changeups and tempos that pull you in with both smooth and edgy hooks. It achieves what so many bands find elusive which is making a song that is true to their writing and stellar musicianship and yet is commercially appealing!
The easy way out would be to say they sound like this band or that it simply cannot be done with them! Candella have their own sound that is intricate and rare and something that should not be passed by. It could easily be said that their name spelled slightly differently would be a beacon but it is actually their music, composition and performance on this debut EP that is the beacon of shining luminous light for a band to watch and listen to closely. This is one of those rare CD’s where there is something to please any music fan that appreciates quality at its highest form and leaves you wanting another of their albums soon!
~Macavity
MUEN Magazine
Written By: Rhonda Readence
Candella. Wow. What can I say about these guys? Let’s see where this one goes.
Melodic. Dark. Sexy. Edgy.
I could go on, but I will not. I will get to heart of the matter, post haste.
The album title itself is intriguing. “Self Inflicted.” That’s nice. And the opening track,
“Alive and Missing,” gets the blood flowing and the adrenaline pumping. The vocals
totally kick it and the song itself is just fantastic. This is the introduction to Candella and
it is darkly symphonic. This is an extremely well mastered piece of music and the sound
is just incredible. It hits hard. It rocks. Musical perfection is hard to attain, but I can
already tell, with the first song of this disc, that Candella has come very close to
perfection. The lyrics are deep, the instrumentation is totally in synch, and the sound is
polished and professional.
“Fragile” takes Candella to another level and the rhythm of this piece is addictive. Like
heroin, but without the bad side effects. I’m quickly becoming a Candella Junkie and I
like it. This song hits home for me, and I suspect it does that for a LOT of people out
there. The lyrics make this one extraordinary, but the music itself is incredible as well. I
personally like to focus on the actual words of a song, and I have done so with this one,
but the MUSIC is what really does it. Perfection again. “Fragile” hits hard, but there is a
softness to this song that makes total sense. It’s like a lullaby from hell. And that’s a good
thing. It’s dark and light at the same time, and not many bands can pull THAT off well,
but Candella does it easily.
“Numb” starts a little slower, but don’t let that fool you. It’s still as bad ass as the
previous tracks. I really get a sense of the vocalist’s talent with this song. The range is
good and it’s solid. The lyrics are again thought provoking and riveting and the sound is
nothing less than stellar. All the layers come together exceptionally well and it’s just
fascinating. I can hear each instrument clearly and yet none of them are overly obvious.
This song, as well as the preceding two tracks, is an expertly engineered piece of music.
The next track, “Lock and Load,” starts softly and then blasts me right into the next life.
Nice. Just when I think I’m going to get a soft love ballad or some shit, I get plowed. Flat on my back, gasping for breath, waiting to be resuscitated. They’ve done it. Candella has
effectively knocked me on my ass. “Lock and Load” gives me a very good idea of what
these guys can do and the possibilities are limitless.
The closing track, “The Trail,” is actually a ballad of sorts, if you can technically call it
that. And I’m not sure I can. Ballads are sad and sappy, mostly soft and mushy. “The
Trail” is none of those things, but it certainly does bring to mind things that perhaps
should not be remembered. This song is deep. It will make you think. And at the same
time, it will rock you out so you’re not feeling TOO soft. Candella nails it with this piece
and I want more. Five songs are not enough. Give me more.
They’ve hit home with me, this band has. Excellent production, beautiful sound, and
expertise musicianship. Candella has done exactly what they should have done and I am
looking forward to seeing them perform live in a large arena in my home town. I will be
there in force.
Hello,
We just wanted to take a few minutes and wish everyone a great New Year! 2009 was a stellar year for us and we would like to thank everyone for your continued support!! Looking forward to a great 2010 and many new experiences with you.
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Candella’s CD Release Party To Benefit The Children
Of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund
Rochester rock sensation Candella’s offical CD release party for the EP “Self-Inflicted” will be held on November 20th, 2009 at the California Brew Haus in Rochester, New York. Proceeds from the event will be given to the Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund.
The Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization that was founded in October 2003 as a means of providing College Grants and Financial Assistance to surviving children and spouses of our U.S. military service members who have lost their lives in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
“Our soldiers put their lives on the line everyday for our freedom,” states Candella frontman Lee Goodale. “When they fall the least we can do is to support the families of the fallen troops, especially their children.”
Donations to the charity will enter concert attendees into the raffle for a Michael Kelly guitar and gift certifictes to local stores, movie theaters, and resturants. Popular local bands Absolution Project and Torment the Vein are also scheduled to perform.
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Hey everyone,
Wanted to let you know about the time change for our set this Saturday at the Immortal Ink Fest. We aill be going on at 5pm instead of 7pm. This is going to be a good one!!
Northeast regional sensations, Candella, have just released a limited run of their debut E.P “Self Inflicted”. Cited by critics as an “indispensable staple of the rock scene”, the band has solidified a solid fan base since their inception in 2006.
“This is one of the hardest working bands out there and they have independently built a buzz since forming nearly three years,” states Morgan Scott CEO of Faultline Music Group.
The 5 song EP was produced and mixed by rock powerhouse Rae DiLeo (Filter/ Army Of Anyone) and Brian Diemar (Faultline Productions) and features the poignant lead single “Fragile”, which has been receiving attention on The Zone 94.1 in Rochester, NY and countless rock internet radio stations.
Candella consists of: Lee Goodale (Vocals and Guitar), Mike Bassett (Guitars), Mike Vesely (Bass) and Michael DeRue (Drums).
Faultline Music Group will release Candella’s EP nationally on October 1st, 2009 and internationally soon after. Look for the band to tour extensively for the remainder of 2009 and for their follow up debut LP in Spring 2010.
