Witnesses - Joy 2024

Исполнитель: Witnesses
Альбом: Joy
Жанр: Melodic Doom Metal
Год: 2024
Страна: USA (New York, New York / Washington, D.C.)
Лейбл: 1311736 Records DK2
Формат: FLAC (tracks)
Official DR value: DR7
Разрядность: 24bit / 44.1kHz Stereo
Размер: 392 MB
Инфо: bandcamp
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"Joy" is the culmination of over five years honing a vision–of doom metal with a heavy emphasis on atmosphere and lyrics rich in imagery & narrative. Where interwoven guitar harmonies draw continued influence from 1990s British doom, complemented by soaring vocals and often mid-paced rhythms. And though the end result has been referred to by many writers as “post”, that’s no problem; rather, it is a testament to a sound that probably doesn’t fit neatly into any one category. But suffice to say there would be no Witnesses without the inspiration of those early Peaceville records. And that spirit is alive and well on "Joy".

As an album, "Joy" reaches its slowest dirge at 45 BPM in “Joy (Like a river)”. It regularly picks up with midpace groove (especially in “Joy (Beyond the sound of my voice)”); all songs shift in mood this way. Subtle key and tempo changes are used with intent. Keyboards and live strings (by Arianna Mahsayeh) are also employed very sparingly to dramatic effect. Simon Bibby gives voice to five deeply contradictory compositions about self-actualization. Thunderous fills by Angel Hernandez cut through the mix to announce changes and provide critical percussive accents.

The production is organic. Drums are forward and vocals are aggressively multi-tracked for width and depth. Guitar harmonies are often soaked with reverb to enrich the sense of space. This is the first album to incorporate live drums and strings since debut "To disappear and to be nothing", a very welcome return.

A single, “Joy (Beyond the sound of my voice)”, premiered on Decibel in January 2024. The album clocks in at 35-minutes in length and is comprised of six tracks–five full songs and a brief interlude of nylon string guitar counterpoint.

Трэклист:

01. Joy (Like a river)
02. Joy (I see everything)
03. Joy (Beyond the sound of my voice)
04. Interlude
05. Joy (The endings)
06. Joy (Safety in me)

* Greg Schwan - guitar, bass guitar, keys, lyrics, mixing
* Simon Bibby - vocals
* Angel Hernandez - drums
* Matt Kozar - additional guitar on “Joy (Like a river)”
* Arianna Mahsayeh - cello on “Joy (Like a river)”
* Gabbi Coenen - vocals on “Joy (Safety in me)”

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