I absolutely loved Green Lung’s last album, Black Harvest, and I was seriously looking forward to this one. I’m assuming, having read the preface in the enclosed booklet, that the band consumed large amounts of magic mushrooms before recording this opus.
It’s amazing how much medieval themes crop up as inspiration in metal music, and this album is based on old Albion folk stories. Well, that’s what I get from reading the lyrics anyway. The album is not as heavy as previous efforts but man, is this a great record and they successfully bring 70’s grooves and tones into a modern soundscape.
Favourite tunes? Well, the lead off track The Forest Church is epic and sets the tone for the whole album, but it’s the huge doom chords at the intro of One For Sorrow and the folkish vocal melody that just enthrals me. Such a great song.
A great band that have basically carved out their own little niche that they are willing to explore with each record.
9/10 from The Grooveman.
