Re: Wytch Hazel - IV: Sacrament (New Album Out June 2nd)

by mothy Fri Jun 02, 2023 1:59 pm

I listened today on the way into work and what can I say. Its Wytch Hazel. To me that means high quality 70's Hard Rock\Metal with bold Christian lyrics. Everytime I think they have peaked they release an album that out does the previous. This one is no different, catchy riffs, a good ballad or 2 and bold lyrics.

If I could win the lottery I would make sure Colin could do nothing but make music and albums all day!

by Hardcore Christian Sat Jun 03, 2023 12:46 am

Got my vinyl today!

I have already streamed it all the way through a few times.....
Favorite tracks are Angel of Light (single that got me hooked), Time and Doubt, and Endless Battle

Such a great album all the way through, gonna be a contender for album of the year for sure

by Pethead Tue Jun 06, 2023 8:23 pm

Finally spinning this and I’ll just say:

Wytch Hazel - IV: Sacrament (New Album Out June 2nd) - Page 2 Mike-myers-wayne-campbell

by Pethead Wed Jun 28, 2023 7:24 pm

This is a great album, although at this point I find it tapers off a bit in the back half, although that might be because the first half is so strong. But that opinion may change over time.

by Black Rider Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:08 pm

I think your right. Not sure where I'd rank this in their catalog but Sojourn is still tops.

by Pethead Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:09 pm

They definitely have a solid catalogue overall.

by Guest Thu Jun 29, 2023 4:41 am

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by Kerrick Thu Jun 29, 2023 12:09 pm

Black Rider wrote:I think your right. Not sure where I'd rank this in their catalog but Sojourn is still tops.

I should queue up Sojourn again soon...

I'd rank 'em:

Pentacost
Prelude
Sojourn
Sacrament

by Andreas89 Thu Jun 29, 2023 2:09 pm

I started listening to Sojourn a few weeks back but it didn't do much for me. At some point it became background noise. I'm not giving up that easily though.

by Pethead Thu Jun 29, 2023 2:28 pm

At this point Prelude is my favorite.

by Frozen Fire Thu Jun 29, 2023 4:53 pm

I love the new album straight through. I find no dip in quality but having the interlude "Gold Light" in the second half does "slow it down."

Current ranking:
Pentecost
Sacrament
Prelude (this one just got passed recently when I went back to compare Sacrament to it)
Sojourn

by Black Rider Thu Jun 29, 2023 6:55 pm

For me, Sojourn sounds the most like Thin Lizzy so that is part of the reason.

by Frozen Fire Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:54 am

Black Rider wrote:For me, Sojourn sounds the most like Thin Lizzy so that is part of the reason.

I'll have to bust it out again. I was really disappointed with it. I missed the great guitar solos from Prelude and it made it sound more like Chinatown or Renegade style Thin Lizzy where the style was still there with some really great tracks but missing the fiery guitar work. I thought Pentecost brought the energy back and increased the songwriting. I'm definitely excited to go back and listen now.

by Kerrick Fri Jun 30, 2023 12:24 pm

Listening to Sojourn now per inspiration from Black Rider. Smile

It really is a very good album.

For whatever reason, my wife thinks it sounds like he's singing "come see my ~~demons~~ femurs" hahaha.

by Black Rider Fri Jun 30, 2023 3:09 pm

Must be the Message version.

by Kerrick Fri Jun 30, 2023 3:28 pm

by alldatndensum Sat Jul 01, 2023 2:51 pm

Kerrick wrote:Listening to Sojourn now per inspiration from Black Rider. It really is a very good album.

For whatever reason, my wife thinks it sounds like he's singing "come see my ~~demons~~ femurs" hahaha.

Maybe he has really nice femurs and feels that the world should see them! LOL

by My Awesome Timothy Sun Jul 09, 2023 12:01 am

Such an amazing album, potential release of the year 2023.

My rankings…

Sacrament IV
Pentecost
Prelude
Sojourn

And Sojourn is very good too.

by Son of Nun Sun Jul 09, 2023 1:50 am

I'm also of the mind that Sojourn is the weakest while still being a good album. I'm not sure where I'd fit Sacrament in, but it's great.

by B Judson Sun Jul 09, 2023 12:33 pm

How do you know if they are a Christians band?

Do they say anything about Jesus in their lyrics?

by Pethead Sun Jul 09, 2023 12:57 pm

Their lyrics are explicitly Christian:

https://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Wytch_Hazel/IV%3A_Sacrament/1127135

by B Judson Sun Jul 09, 2023 1:10 pm

OK, thanks.

Too bad they didn't get better input in what to name their band!

Sounds like witches are involved. LoL!

by Frozen Fire Sun Jul 09, 2023 1:41 pm

B Judson wrote:OK, thanks.

Too bad they didn't get better input in what to name their band!

Sounds like witches are involved. LoL!

I'd love to know the origin of the name. I haven't bought any merch for that reason. Just a negative association.

by Pethead Sun Jul 09, 2023 2:12 pm

Witch-Hazel is a type of plant. But I don’t know why they went with that name for the band.

by B Judson Sun Jul 09, 2023 2:17 pm

Yep, you'd think a Christian band would not select a name that even remotely sounds like it's associated with witchcraft LoL!

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