Witches Forest – Sitting on Stardust
Witches Forest is a perfect example of someone who was actually showing indigenous musical characteristics.
Bergfried – Romantik II
It really threw me off on first listen, but it’s so well executed that I couldn’t help but fall in love with it.
Feast of the Witch – Under a Sinister Moon
Azaketh has crafted five tracks which feel genuinely powerful.
Starer – Wind, Breeze, or Breath
Starer can basically do know wrong. Each album is part of a cohesive sound, yet each also has its own unique elements.
Gossamer – The Culling of Crones
The weight of the subject matter, the strength of the composition, and the rugged excellence of the playing make this an album worth many repeat spins.
Summer Haze ’99 – Inevitable
How do you capture perfection in an album review? I probably can’t, but Leleth can and does on this album.
Hayduke’s Top 50 of 2022
Welcome back to another edition of Hayduke’s top 50. I want to remind everyone that musical taste is entirely subjective. I do not claim that these are the best releases of 2022, only that they are my favorite 50. Also note that this is a snapshot in this moment...