THE SLOW DEATH
"Siege" (Transcending Obscuirty
Records; 2021)
Reviewed by R. Scott Bolton
There are only four tracks on "Siege" by The Slow
Death, the shortest of which runs about ten-and-a-half minutes, the longest of
which runs nearly twenty. So, as you can guess, each track on "Siege" is kind of
epic, an atmospheric monster that trundles along at its own pace, delivering
stoner guitars, haunting vocals, death metal growls, unexpected keyboards and
devastating heaviness.
"Siege" may require a little patience to listen
to. I don’t see this as the kind of music you can listen to while you’re driving
or doing housework. This music is best listened to with headphones, in the dark,
where you can focus on it, where you can let it envelop you in its ethereal
arms.
The Slow Death: Mandy Andresen - Vocals and
Keyboards; Stuart Prickett - Guitars and Keyboards; Yonn McLaughlin- Drums; Dan
Garcia – Bass; Gamaliel - Vocals.
For more
information, check out
https://www.facebook.com/theslowdeath.
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the cover makes you wanna hurl.
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