And continuing on the theme of the Oh Sees, Crypt Sermon are another band that I was tipped to by my friends here in town. Contrary to what I stated about the Oh Sees, Crypt Sermon are the type of group I would still seek out. I've just noticed that RYM has added a new genre, one they call Epic Doom Metal, named naturally enough after Candlemass. I agree with this designation, as I've always felt that Candlemass and their ilk were closer tied to the Manilla Road and Cirith Ungol's of this world than those that strictly adhere to the formulaic slow paced metal doctrine.
The Ruins of Fading Light is the second release from Crypt Sermon and is a natural follow-up to the debut. I've recently written about Out of the Garden, and here are some thoughts from that release: "When I first saw the LP, I asked the record store owner what kind of music it was, and that cinched it for me. It reminded me of first discovering Manilla Road's Crystal Logic in 1983 - no way a cover like that would house anything but an interesting record. And I was rewarded with a fine album in the doom metal space. I'm not too keen on the funereal side of the genre and prefer some crunchy mid paced riffing, and that's precisely what Out of the Garden provides. Vocals are more matter-of-fact than the operatic Candlemass style, but otherwise the comparison holds true." How about that? If this is a genre that interests you, then Philadelphia's Crypt Sermon is an easy recommendation.
Ownership: LP: 2019 Dark Descent. Acquired from What's Left Records. As noted before, the label is based here in Colorado Springs. 2 LP set with 3 sides of music. Beautiful gatefold cover (lyrics and recording details inside) with poster insert.
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