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The London duo's debut album 'Who Are The Girls?' was an abrasive declaration of intent. This follow-up is bigger in every way imaginable.
100
Never has an album title been better chosen - the duo are at the centre of a brightly burning, ever-expanding sonic explosion, all of their own making, and just like a supernova, it is utterly stunning to witness. Bow down to the queens.
100
Supernova, the duo’s second album, is a kaleidoscopic mosh-pit in which disparate genres are not so much traversed as smashed together.
100
Some say they don’t make bands like they used to. With Nova Twins, that’s true – but in the best possible way.
100
Nova Twins stand proud amongst UK rock’s brightest talents, but don’t try to put them in any tightly defined box. This pair are writing the rules now. Follow, or else.
11mo
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If you’re wondering where to start with NOVA TWINS, this album is where you need to be. This is a triumph for a band who are only going to get bigger.
80
On their sophomore album, Amy Love and Georgia South marry politically charged lyricism with a searing amalgamation of genres, producing an album that practically begs to be experienced in a full-throttle live setting.
80
Overall, ‘Supernova’ is exactly what it says on the tin - a bright burst of energy that will leave you awe-struck.
80
The genre-splicing pair’s sharp, concise songwriting makes for a mindblowing blast of distorted noise-pop – and destroys the narrative about who gets to make rock music.
80
From smashing genre boundaries to fighting for inclusivity in the metal scene, Supernova is a sign of things to come.
80
Supernova basks in its own raw originality and kicks any naysayers to the curb with its unforgettable impact.
80
In a fairly barren landscape of heavy guitar-led groups in the mainstream, Nova Twins buck that trend and Supernova (with the tracks perhaps standing out better on their own rather than as a collection) is an excellent second step in the band’s journey which promises so much more to come.
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There’s no concession to ‘playing nice’ at any point, and ‘Supernova’ is all the better for it.
70
Around their 2020 debut album Who Are The Girls?, the duo's hyper-charged clash of modernist metal, rap, industrial rock and snaking R&B drew comparisons to Enter Shikari and The Prodigy, and this second album brings the heft and enormity to make them serious contenders.
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I feel icky listening to this. The vocals are so annoying and it's trying so hard to be artistically edgy. I can appreciate the mix of sounds on this album, each song has it's own identity, but it's horribly grating to slog through the bad tracks to get to the moderately high points that aren't even strong enough to justify the experience.
Pode parecer loucura, mas ouvindo esse disco eu só consigo me lembrar daqueles álbuns pop dos anos 2000 que tinham uma abordagem totalmente eletrônica. Estilisticamente falando, não tem relação alguma, mas o sentimento de serem trabalhos com alto orçamento (pelo menos aparentemente) e que carecem de personalidade. Supernova, o segundo disco do projeto musical formado por Amy Love e Georgia South, conta com uma produção surpreendente, ... read more
There are a lot of GREAT ideas here, but the execution is lacking at the best of times, and honestly horrendous at worst. Again it’s not a BAD album per se, but they really need a better producer on this. The biggest problem is the production at times isn’t up to snuff. The Nova Twins have amazing voices and fit this genre really well, but are sold short by the subpar production on a lot of tracks. It’s a fine album overall. The lyrics and composition is great, and there are a ... read more
As someone who doesn't really listen to metal or hardcore music at all, this is what most of it sounds like to me.
I went through a bit of an emotional rollercoaster listening to Supernova. After hearing the intro, I was ready for some cool stuff. Following the first couple songs, my gut reaction was "oh god this is what I'm listening to for the next half an hour. I wasn't really huge on the sound at first, and I found some of the lyrics to be sort of 'meh'. As time went on though, I did ... read more
This is an album that I would love to love, but unfortunately I only like. I saw them open for Muna earlier this year, and they have an absolutely incredible stage presence that was consistently high energy throughout. I’d managed to listen to part of the album before that and I enjoyed it, but didn’t love it enough to continue. Today I finally decided to give it a full chance and listen to it from start to finish. I wasn’t disappointed in the slightest and did really enjoy ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Power (Intro) 0:54 | 66 |
| 2 | Antagonist 3:06 | 77 |
| 3 | Cleopatra 3:30 | 70 |
| 4 | K.M.B. 3:15 | 69 |
| 5 | Fire & Ice 2:53 | 68 |
| 6 | Puzzles 2:41 | 68 |
| 7 | A Dark Place for Somewhere Beautiful 3:32 | 72 |
| 8 | Toolbox 2:34 | 69 |
| 9 | Choose Your Fighter 2:15 | 67 |
| 10 | Enemy 2:51 | 63 |
| 11 | Sleep Paralysis 3:19 | 73 |
Total Length: 30 minutes
Year End Lists
| #1 | / | Kerrang! |
| #1 | / | Upset |
| #8 | / | NME |
| #10 | / | XS Noize |
| #11 | / | Gigwise |
| #11 | / | The Forty-Five |
| #20 | / | Rough Trade (UK) |
| #21 | / | Consequence of Sound |
| #22 | / | Punktastic |
| #36 | / | Metal Hammer |
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Added on: February 2, 2022