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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Another wonderful offering from the overlords of psychedelic heavy rock. The UK's finest underground band just got even better.
Analogue in the extreme the strange production transports the listener back into a world of incense, Afghan coats and patchouli oil. "Black Mass", "Satyr IX" and "Scorpio Curse" are some of The Wizard's finest moments in years and much credit should be given to Jus Oborn for continuing to bring new elements into a sound which moves the band into a style all of their own.
As mentioned by another reviewer this album isn't instant and requires several listens before its crushing heaviness can really be appreciated. After that it's never off the turntable.
Awesome.
Analogue in the extreme the strange production transports the listener back into a world of incense, Afghan coats and patchouli oil. "Black Mass", "Satyr IX" and "Scorpio Curse" are some of The Wizard's finest moments in years and much credit should be given to Jus Oborn for continuing to bring new elements into a sound which moves the band into a style all of their own.
As mentioned by another reviewer this album isn't instant and requires several listens before its crushing heaviness can really be appreciated. After that it's never off the turntable.
Awesome.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This album churns and desouls and thats the idea i guess but it is far from their best, the production is messy with regards to percussion and i wouldnt have minded a better sound but i can accept the band released this to bleak us out.
The collection of songs is what matters and there are only a few brilliant ideas on display here, this is a let down in a distinguished career so far.
The collection of songs is what matters and there are only a few brilliant ideas on display here, this is a let down in a distinguished career so far.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I have been a huge fan of these guys since they first started and have made every effort to see them live as many times as possible. The interesting thing with their albums is each one sounds quite different in production and style to another. This changed slightly when the original line up split a few years back. We live, production wise sounded incredible though the songs were a bit dull in comparison to their early work. Witchcult today was brilliant and songwise is up there with Dopethrone, Let Us Prey, Fanatics etc... However, the mastering was so quiet it lost some of it's edge. Still...it could be turned up.
So, where to begin with Black Masses? Well, it's certainly the most drug addled,psychedelic and creepy record they have made in a while, but what is with the dreadful production?! Is it just me or does Liam Watson do the band no justice whatsoever on this album? Jus Oborn is clearly more talented when it comes to production and captures the bands sound perfectly. So why bother hiring anyone else? Early Wizard was raw and HEAVY. This album has so much tinkering, guitar effects and overdubs it sounds like a bit of a mess. And it isnt really that heavy.(It pains me to write this. I love this band the way I love Sabbath) The drums are also inaudible. The sloppy playing really isnt that good, so it's not a huge shame, it would just be nice to feel some sense of rhythm when your listing to it.
The riff to Nightchild is huge. However it drags on and doesnt take you to those magical places the original trio seemed so effortlessly to do.
(Witchcult today manged this and in my opinion is one of the best records they have ever recorded, so whats going on here?)
Scorpio Curse and Satyr IX are great tracks and for some reason the production on these tracks is much clearer. Sadly on most of the other songs the general sense is the band are running slightly out of steam.
Oh and am I the only person to have noticed that the riff to Turn off your Mind is identical to the 1968 track "Rhubarb!" by Second Hand? Bet they thought noone would notice that one.
Electric Wizard are an astonishing and inspirational band and have had a huge impact on me since the release of the first self titled album. I'm just not sure I'm listening to the same band anymore.
I got very excited when this came out but after loads and loads of analysis and listens I just don't really rate it alongside their other masterpieces.
Fortunately, one thing Black Masses certainly has going for it is the terrifying horror vibe that's still very much present and the artwork, atmosphere and imagery are fantastic.
Tim and Mark, Wizards original rhythm section have just released a new album with their band Ramesses. It definitely maintains the early Wizard vibe so you may want to check it.
So, where to begin with Black Masses? Well, it's certainly the most drug addled,psychedelic and creepy record they have made in a while, but what is with the dreadful production?! Is it just me or does Liam Watson do the band no justice whatsoever on this album? Jus Oborn is clearly more talented when it comes to production and captures the bands sound perfectly. So why bother hiring anyone else? Early Wizard was raw and HEAVY. This album has so much tinkering, guitar effects and overdubs it sounds like a bit of a mess. And it isnt really that heavy.(It pains me to write this. I love this band the way I love Sabbath) The drums are also inaudible. The sloppy playing really isnt that good, so it's not a huge shame, it would just be nice to feel some sense of rhythm when your listing to it.
The riff to Nightchild is huge. However it drags on and doesnt take you to those magical places the original trio seemed so effortlessly to do.
(Witchcult today manged this and in my opinion is one of the best records they have ever recorded, so whats going on here?)
Scorpio Curse and Satyr IX are great tracks and for some reason the production on these tracks is much clearer. Sadly on most of the other songs the general sense is the band are running slightly out of steam.
Oh and am I the only person to have noticed that the riff to Turn off your Mind is identical to the 1968 track "Rhubarb!" by Second Hand? Bet they thought noone would notice that one.
Electric Wizard are an astonishing and inspirational band and have had a huge impact on me since the release of the first self titled album. I'm just not sure I'm listening to the same band anymore.
I got very excited when this came out but after loads and loads of analysis and listens I just don't really rate it alongside their other masterpieces.
Fortunately, one thing Black Masses certainly has going for it is the terrifying horror vibe that's still very much present and the artwork, atmosphere and imagery are fantastic.
Tim and Mark, Wizards original rhythm section have just released a new album with their band Ramesses. It definitely maintains the early Wizard vibe so you may want to check it.
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Published 11 months ago by Lone Wolf77
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Published 16 months ago by Bored at Work Scotsman
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Published 17 months ago by Murphy42
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When i first heard the album, i wasn't sure if i liked it as much as the others, but after a few spins this album has really grown on me! Read more
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