11 Ekim 2021 Pazartesi

Coven / Witchcraft Destroys Minds & Reaps Souls (1969)


United States

Psychedelic Rock, Pop Rock, Rock, Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Folk Pop

The psych rock with bluesy guitars here is somber, a bass-driven theater of terror and jutting drums that, even with its almost kitsch guise, is still unlike anything that had been produced in the US until that 1968 (as far as I know), even among those bands that bet on the weight to shock - and let's face it, this is not the vibe here.

overcoming those details that can make those of little faith reject or make fun of the material, Ed Wood's film atmosphere here is engaging, even convincing. With correct attention, you quickly find yourself in medieval towns with fanatical villagers chasing witches, peasants making deals with the devil to save the harvest, among other classic scenarios that refer to the cheapest horror movie productions of the 50s and 60s.

I woke up today with For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge in my head! Great fun!

4.5 out of 5 because Satanic Mass at the end breaks the groove of the parade.

Members

Jinx Dawson (vocals), Mike "Oz" Osborne (bass), Jim Nyeholt (organ, piano), Jim Donlinger (guitar), Christopher Neilsen (guitar, vocals), Rick Durrett (organ), John Hobbs (keyboards)

01 - Black Sabbath 3:28

02 - White Witch of Rose Hall 3:03

03 - Coven in Charing Cross 4:00

04 - For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge 4:35

05 - Pact With Lucifer 3:25

06 - Choke, Thirst, Die 3:20

07 - Wicked Woman 2:55

08 - Dignitaries of Hell 4:04

09 - Portrait 2:32

10 - Satanic Mass 13:17


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