|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Windhand: Eternal Return
Even though I’ve enjoyed nearly everything Windhand has done, I never thought they could top Soma, their second album. However, with this new album, the band’s fourth, Windhand has outdone themselves in ways that will set this one apart for years to come. Longtime fans will recognize the band’s signature sound from start to finish, but they will also appreciate the extra nuance and variety in the songwriting. I wouldn’t go so far as to suggest this album represents a new direction, but it is a signature moment, one that captures Windhand’s sound as solidly as ever before. Each of the 9 tracks on this album fits together key components of energetic fuzz, psychedelia, and calm in ways listeners will enjoy. Windhand always wrote terrific songs, but this album shows them experimenting just enough to let their overall sound expand. “Light into Dark,” for example, lets things wander just enough�"and breathe just enough�"to reveal some new sonic possibilities. And then there are tracks like “Grey Gardens” that weave in some additional nuance to great effect.
If you’re a fan of Dorthia Cottrell’s vocals, they are especially strong on this release. She has an ethereal vocal style, one that adds mystery to the songwriting in ways that always gave Windhand that extra edge. But her voice also has a softer, folk-like side, one that the band has explored regularly. On this album, though, her vocal range isn’t divided between heavy and slower songs so much as they are given different things to do more often. Better still, her voice is a little clearer this time around, giving listeners a better opportunity to hear just how soulful she can be. Similarly, the guitars add more variety between riffs and melodic passages in ways that solidify the band’s overall sound. Aside from Cottrell’s vocals, much of Windhand’s charm is their full guitar sound, especially that warm and bright fuzz that is both confident and magisterial.
This is easily one of the best album’s in Windhand’s career. You’ll definitely want to check out “Halcyon,” “Grey Garden,” “Red Cloud,” “Diablerie” and “Feather.” If you like those, give the whole thing a shot. What a great band!
Track Listing:
1. Halcyon
2. Grey Garden
3. Pilgrim’s Rest
4. First to Die
5. Light into Dark
6. Red Cloud
7. Eyeshine
8. Diablerie
9. Feather
Added: October 10th 2018 Reviewer: Carl Sederholm Score: Related Link: Band Facebook Page Hits: 1122 Language: english
[ Printer Friendly Page ] [ Send to a Friend ] |
|
[ Back to the Reviews Index ]
|
|
|
|
2004 Sea Of Tranquility | For information regarding where to send CD promos and advertising, please see our FAQ page.
If you have questions or comments, please Contact Us.
Please see our Policies Page for Site Usage, Privacy, and Copyright Policies.
|
All logos and trademarks in this site are property of their respective owner. The comments are property of their posters, all other content Sea of Tranquility
SoT is Hosted by SpeedSoft.com
|
|