This record ever seemed to hide the energy of a thousand planets within its tracks. Beginning from the so inspired cover (created by Stephen O’ Malley), the magician seems to have found a place to stay, at last. I can’t even imagine how much perfect it’s going to look like printed on a LP. Everything scents of some dark past, from the vintage aesthetics to the sound of the album. ”Witchcraft take one…” is what Magnus Pelander whispers and the trip begins. The homonym opus is still one of the greatest songs the band ever wrote. It also probably contains the best doom part that I’ve ever listened to wherein the bass slow slide of tunes is accompanied by a simple, yet tremendous, violin theme. Witchcraft is mainly inspired from the primitive doom soundscapes as taught by bands like Pentagram and Pagan Altar. But Magnus Pelander, the leader of this caravan, has well embodied his psych rock influences within the record’s songs so smartly and he surprises the whole musical audience despite his young age. Eleven obscure masterpieces complete the vision of Witchcraft;s debut album. Eleven paeans which gorge any dubiety concerning their quality. It is probably the best record of 2000-2010 decade because it’s made that way to stand beyond time. The album’s mood and mystagogy could not be achieved in the latter releases of the band, despite the fact that they’ve also created two more musical, priceless gems. Magnus Pelander is the saviour of our times and he still compiles the greatest pieces of art under units. Hopefully, this exuberant in talent guy keeps creating such breath-catching tunes for a long time to come. Lady Winter has bewitched us for good…
Miltos XIC
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