I first heard about Witchcraft at the beginning of last year when just lurking the internet looking for bands that might interest me and I came across these guys. For me this is their stand out album, it has so many catchy bluesy riffs and is a very good album to just sit back and chill out too. It reminds me heaps of the more 'relaxed' sabbath songs I guess you could say.
Upon first listening to this album I'm sure many people like myself will find it very shocking that this was recorded in 2004. The main reason for this aside from the 70s stoner doom songwriting is that it is recorded as a 70s doom album would have been recorded. Analogue and with a lot of passion and feel that seems to lack in many modern recordings. Every time I hear this record it just makes me feel so refreshed that people still have a passion for the original and sometimes superior way of writing and recording music. Stand out tracks for myself include, 'I Want You to Know', 'Witchcraft', 'No Angel or Demon' and the killer 'Her Sisters They Were Weak'.
Last year I got the privilege of seeing Witchcraft live in a small bar in London while on holidays there. It was truly one of the most inspiring experiences I have ever had as a musician, incredible guitarists, incredible drummer and amazing singer. If anyone ever gets the chance to see this band live I highly recommend you do. So in short, this is an amazing album for all fans of 70s rock/stoner/doom and is probably one of the closest things you'll find to those classic 'relaxed' sabbath songs.
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On a personal note, I have two more days of prac teaching before I finish my first year of Uni. I'm excited that I finally bit the bullet and decided on a career path for myself that I am truly enjoying. However I can't wait to have 3 months off, with no exams, assignments or class work to worry about.
Its only gonna get harder from here though. I'm going to go make a killer pasta and listen to this album some more.
-aaron
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