[Album Review] Z-Verse - The Antidote

4/28/2016

By: Mika

ZVerse back at it again with his latest album "The Antidote," and it is more than deserving of applause.

Really there are no suitable words to describe such genius in this artist, the lyricism, and thoughtfulness put into this piece is well beyond our time. This artist is displaying more than his art, he has proven to be a messenger as well. Not one track was of the ordinary; every one had a concept that provokes thought to go deeper than the surface, in which I believe is the purpose. My personal favorite, "Greed", for example, focused on things that may go veiled to the masses of society, but Zverse shines a light on matters so blatantly honest and necessary in these times. I guarantee anyone to really listen to his creations on the album will surely learn some thing new and have an eye opening experience. Other tracks like "Lost Queen" and "Son's of Time" have impactful morals as well. ZVerse understands that truth is not always attractive to the senses nor light-hearted, and he gives us truth in the raw and with nonpareil delivery; he really made it his own. This album stands as more than just music for the ears, it's more so for the soul and the seeker. Much appreciation to ZVerse for his courage and care in giving his audience something to feed positively off of.

The engineering was done skillfully in the overall production. Clarity in vocals to instrumentals and effects was of significance in the success of this album. The lyrics Must be heard! Some of the base music choices were not as grasping to me as far as it catching my ear, but most actually were! The majority of this album was pleasing to the ear and made for a content listen. Some tracks can be considered catchy, and rightly-so, with such conducive messages.

Speaking on terms of this album being commercial, this artist is not confined to the customary ideas of what is considered commercial these days. I don't believe Zverse have to conformed to society's structure of "commercial" music, which is not at all a bad thing! The non-conformity is what exhibits his genius! However, I do have faith that times are changing because of artists like this, willing to share their gifts in such bright fashions for all to become more keen of. Z's time is coming and he's bearing a lightened spirit that is worthy of being seen and heard.