Naser Mestarihi EP

Naser Mestarihi EP
Naser Mestarihi EP
Studio album by Naser Mestarihi
Released 31 December 2010
Recorded Doha, Qatar, December 2009–January 2010
Genre Hard rock
Length 26:12
Language English
Label Interscope Digital Distribution
Producer Bader Al Sada & Naser Mestarihi (co-producer)
Naser Mestarihi chronology
Naser Mestarihi EP
(2010)
1987
(2011)
Singles from Naser Mestarihi EP
  1. "Phoenix"
    Released: TBA
  2. "Salvation"
    Released: TBA
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Rolling Stone 2.5/5 stars [1]
Sur la Terre 4/5 stars[2]

Naser Mestarihi EP is the eponymous debut EP of Doha based hard rock guitarist Naser Mestarihi. The release of the album marked the first official release of a rock album out of Qatar. All the lyrics and music on the album were written by Naser Mestarihi and he plays on all the instruments with the exception of the drums.[3][4]

Contents

Music

Naser has described the album as a "cathartic output which helps people deal with difficult issues." Most of the lyrics and subject themes on the album are introspective and deal with overcoming turmoil by conveying a positive and uplifting message.[3][4]

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Naser Mestarihi

  1. Phoenix - 6:17
  2. Blazing Temple - 6:00
  3. Salvation - 4:13
  4. Astral Voyager - 9:42

Release

The album was released on December 31, 2010. Upon its release, the album received positive critical reviews with Rolling Stone magazine's Anthony McGregor describing it as a "Technically profficient EP." Additionally it was hailed as a "huge sounding impressive debut."[5] The album also received a positive review by Sur la Terre magazine in which Naser's guitar playing is described as "guttural riffs threaded beautifully, if not maniacally, with the screeching whine of fast licks." In the same review his licks are described as "almost computerised-sounding builds that you can't help but double-back on and listen to over and over again."[6]

Personnel

  • Naser Mestarihi - lead and backing vocals, lead guitars, rhythm guitars, acoustic guitars and bass guitar.
  • Ateek Chima - Drums

Production

  • Bader Al Sada - Producer, engineer.
  • Naser Mestarihi - Co-producer (musical arrangements).

Additional Personnel

  • Penny Tselikis - All artwork illustrations, logos and designs.

References

  1. ^ Rolling Stone - Unsigned Artists: Naser Mestarihi EP Review link
  2. ^ Naser Mestarihi EP Review - Local boy makes good...by rocking our faces off! link
  3. ^ a b Paugh, Steve. "Rock in a Hard Place," Sur la Terre March 2011
  4. ^ a b Seguia, Glazia. "Five minutes with Naser Mestarihi." OK! Magazine (Middle East) May 2011
  5. ^ McGregor, Anthony "CD Reviews" Rolling Stone Middle East) February 2011
  6. ^ Paugh, Steve. "Naser Mestarihi EP Review - A local boy makes good... by rocking our faces off!" Sur la Terre March 2011

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