What started out as their main gig, over time turned into a project as the members went off and did other things. Pepper Keenan even auditioned for Metallica. Blind is one of my favourite albums from the early nineties. I was really looking forward to this album when I heard it was coming out with the classic line up, and it definitely delivers with a heavy doom vibe. There is a tinge of sadness as Reed Mullin passed on in 2020.
After the short intro, it’s the epic Sabbath-esque The Luddite that starts things off in great fashion – it’s a monster track. Cast The First Stone is even better with a freakin’ great riff and groove. I’m happy to report this awesomeness carries on throughout the record. My favourite tracks (other than the two lead off tracks) are Nothing Left To Say, Elm, and the very groovy Wolf Named Crow. Even in the quieter moments, like No Cross, the evil shines though. If there is one album that could be Sabbath in this modern age, it’s definitely this one. Great record and I definitely recommend it.
9.5/10 from The Grooveman.
