Firewood [Import]

Firewood [Import]

Track Listings

1. Chylde Of Fire

2. If Wishes Were Horses

3. Mr Haze

4. Wooden Cross (I Can't Wake The Dead)

5. Queen Of Bees

6. Merlin's Daughter

7. I See A Man

8. Sorrow Evoker

9. You Suffer

10. Attention!

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Enlisting the Help of Producer Jens Henriksson the Band Traveled to the Pastoral English Countryside in Early 2005 to Work on their Album "Firewood". This Time Around, the Overall Feel of the Record is Brighter and Fuller, but with a Prevailing Sense of Melancholy which Permeates the Strident, Heavy Anthemic Tracks Like "if Wishes were Horses" and "Wooden Cross (I Can't Wake the Dead)" and the More Reflective, Epic Opuses "i See a Man" and "Sorrow Evoker". Whilst their Self Titled Album Made a Sizeable Dent in the Minds of the Doom Cult Fanatics, this New Slab Will Go a Long Way to Establishing them Beyond the Narrow Parameters of the Underground to Fertile Pastures Anew.

Tracks:

Chylde of Fire
If Wishes Were Horses
Mr. Haze
Wooden Cross (I Can't Wake the Dead)
Queen of Bees
Merlin's Daughter
I See a Man
Sorrow Evoker
You Suffer
Attention!

Album Description

When Dave Chandler of Saint Vitus penned the doom anthem "Born Too Late", he could hardly guess at just how accurately this prophecy would come true, and how the embodiment of that sentiment would be birthed in the Swedish city of Orebro nearly two decades later, with the alchemical creation of WITCHCRAFT…. Despite his tender age, Witchcraft mastermind, Magnus Pelander has been an active member of the Swedish Doom scene for some time now, and initially started the band as a tribute to former 13th Floor Elevators legend Roky Erickson and vintage Doom rocker Bobby Liebling of cult legends Pentagram. In early 2003 the band, now completed by Jonas Arnesén - Drums, John Hoyles Guitar & Ola Henriksson Bass, began assembling vintage 60's & 70's recording equipment in a basement and started work, with producer Jens Henriksson, on their debut album. That album, 'Witchcraft', was instantly hailed as a classic by the international Rock press and quickly taken to the hearts of music fans everywhere. Opting for a clean, heavy sound quite unlike any other contemporary bands, the album swung effortlessly from orthodox doom to blues, folk and jazz whilst always remaining shrouded in the cloak of influence from some of the more obscure moments of the 70's cult rock underground. So, again enlisting the help of producer Jens Henriksson the band traveled to the pastoral English countryside in early 2005 to work on their follow up "Firewood". This time around, the overall feel of the record is brighter and fuller, but with a prevailing sense of melancholy which permeates the strident, heavy anthemic tracks like "If Wishes Were Horses" and "Wooden Cross (I Can't Wake The Dead)" and the more reflective, epic opuses "I See A Man" and "Sorrow Evoker". Whilst their self titled album made a sizeable dent in the minds of the doom cult fanatics, this new slab will go a long way to establishing them beyond the narrow parameters of the underground to fertile pastures anew. Rise Above. 2006

Album Details

Enlisting the Help of Producer Jens Henriksson the Band Traveled to the Pastoral English Countryside in Early 2005 to Work on their Album "Firewood". This Time Around, the Overall Feel of the Record is Brighter and Fuller, but with a Prevailing Sense of Melancholy which Permeates the Strident, Heavy Anthemic Tracks Like "if Wishes were Horses" and "Wooden Cross (I Can't Wake the Dead)" and the More Reflective, Epic Opuses "i See a Man" and "Sorrow Evoker". Whilst their Self Titled Album Made a Sizeable Dent in the Minds of the Doom Cult Fanatics, this New Slab Will Go a Long Way to Establishing them Beyond the Narrow Parameters of the Underground to Fertile Pastures Anew.

Customer Reviews:

Brilliant.......2006-08-03

this cd is amazing. and i'm not one to just throw that word around as many do. the guitars are cleaned up a little bit. very smoothly overdiven tones, classic rock riffs and a really tight, tasteful rhythm section. the vocals are passionate and very original. the songs flow very well. alot of blazing guitar work, superb lead solos echoing back to the sounds of Cream and the mighty Sabbath. vintage pagan rock at it's finest. this cd rules.

Whistling In The Darkness.......2005-10-23

Every form, offshoot and genre of rock and roll has been rehashed a thousand times over. It's not the notes and arrangements as much as it is what the individual brings to them. Call it chemistry or magic. It's in the heart, not the hands. In part, that's why I've never understood the ballyhooed criticism of "they sound like__________[fill in the blank]and are therefore a ___________knock-off" leveled by many who themselves listen to and laud music that is equally derivative. Everything, including all music, is derivative, hence the point becomes: does the band bring any magic to it?

Witchcraft makes no bones about their retro circa early 70s Black Sabbath, Pentagram[AKA Shades of Darkness]vibe. Sure, there's the unmistakable hue of Budgie and Tull, yet they bring something unique to it.

"No bones" means they don't make any obvious detractions that a lot of bands would in order to avoid unseemly "categorization." The sound of Witchcraft breaks out the double-bubble bong, brings on the heavy, weaves a mystic spell of vintage sounds, Sabbathsaurus riffs and hooks. Good for them. And good for those who groove on that sound because they really know how to deliver the goods.

Admittedly, I don't think their follow up, "Firewood," is quite as remarkable as their s/t, but man, that's nitpicking! It's still heads above most of the 'new' stuff. If you like Witchcraft, make sure to check out[also from Switzerland]the reasonably priced s/t from BURNING SAVIOURS![where's the vinyl?!] Thus far, Amazon isn't carrying it, so you can find it at the All That's Heavy online store, or Brainticket Records. You will not be disappointed!

PROBABLY SUPERIOR...........2005-07-26

....to their self-titled debut,but it took me several spins to come to that conclusion.
at first,i was disappointed by the less-heavy guitar tone.it's still distorted & heavy,but just not as raw to my ears.
also,i can hear many more influences than the Sabbath and Tull vibes caught on the first disc - one can hear the ghosts of Bang,Cream,Pentagram(hidden bonus cover at end of disc)and Blue Cheer.
i find this to be more than a one-dimensional 70's rip off band,as some have branded them.their is some great well written music here,steering clear of parody or pretense

A crisper second effort........2005-07-22

Their debut last year was made from their demos- the back cover credits even say "Recorded in a basement"! For their second album Witchcraft hired a "real" producer. Now we know what they really sound like. "Firewood" sounds like a Jazzier version of early 70s Doom Rock (not so much Sabbath as BANG) with Neil Young on vocals. Neil Young with a Scandanavian accent! And, much like their s/t debut, the occasional use of flute (and here accoustic guitar) shows their Tull influence. Along with Priest's "Angle of Retrobution", Bloody Mary's "Blood & Roll", and Wednesday 13's "Transilvania 90210" Witchcraft's "Firewood" is one of the best Metal CDs of 05. Hidden track: a cover of Pentagram's "when the screams come".

Average customer rating:

Wow, what a surprise!!!

Firewood
Witchcraft
Manufacturer: Candlelight
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009YNSF6
Release Date: 2005-07-26

Tracks:

Chylde of Fire
If Wishes Were Horses
Mr. Haze
Wooden Cross (I Can't Wake the Dead)
Queen of Bees
Merlin's Daughter
I See a Man
Sorrow Evoker
You Suffer
Attention!

Customer Reviews:

Wow, what a surprise!!!.......2005-12-23

I really didn't expect too much from this. The guys look like second hand HIM clones and the label Candlelight, though usually good, is pretty much a black metal label. What a surprise when I put this on! It seemed the Sabbath was reborn! Crunchy, buzzing guitar and bass with lyrics about the devil and suffering...but not "evil". If you're a fan of Sabbath (you'd better be!) check out the samples of this and be blown away. Personal favorites: If Wishes Were Horses and Queen Of Bees.