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Echoes of the Earth

by SOOTHSAYER

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about

Irish doom/sludge band Soothsayer released a gem of an EP a few years back but nothing could've prepared us for this powerful, monolithic album which happens to be their debut full length. Somehow they have retained the emotionally-charged atmosphere while adding next level intensity to their music. It is now pulsating with raw, irrepressible energy which is almost bursting through the music, echoed by a truly harrowing performance by the vocalist. The sentiments of frustration, rage and despair come through because of the systematic and apathetic destruction of nature, and it has had enough and is now lashing back at all of us. This album captures this feeling perfectly using an organic sound, eschewing the use of paint brushes to create the artwork with fallen leaves, and most importantly, channeling the chaos surrounding us all into pure sonic catharsis in a manner that this genre can barely contain. This is one of the most emotive and turbulent albums in the realm of doom/sludge metal while being consistently plaintive, angry and evocative at the same time. 

credits

released April 9, 2021

Line up -
Líam Hughes – Voices, Soundscapes
Con Doyle – Guitars, Voices
Marc O'Grady – Guitars
Pavol Rosa – Bass
Sean Breen – Drums

Additional chanting on “Outer Fringe” by Pavol Rosa and Sean Breen.
Additional lyrics on “War Of The Doves” written by Eugene Robinson (OXBOW).
Additional vocals on “War Of The Doves” by Eugene Robinson (OXBOW).
Additional vocals on “Six Of Nothing” by Paul Catten (MEDULE NOCTE, MURDER ONE).
Additional chanting on “Six Of Nothing” by Ralf Garcia (REQUIEM, WOLF COUNSEL).
Additional vocals on True North by Dave Ingram (BENEDICTION, HELLFROST & FIRE).

Echoes Of The Earth was recorded in the Spring of 2019 at Kitten Lane Studios in the city of Cork, Ireland.
Engineered by Aidan O'Mahony.
Produced by Pavol Rosa.
Mastered at Tower Studios by Brett Caldas-Lima.
Logo and Graphics by Marc O’Grady.
Artwork and Lyrics by Líam Hughes.


PREMIERES -

Metal Injection (US)
metalinjection.net/video/soothsayer-brings-the-bleak-doom-with-new-song-cities-of-smoke


No Clean Singing (US)
www.nocleansinging.com/2020/11/25/an-ncs-video-premiere-soothsayer-outer-fringe/#more-190516


Doomed and Stoned (US) -
doomedandstoned.com/post/642737629492887552/soothsayer


Moshpit Nation (US) -
www.moshpitnation.com/track-premiere-soothsayer-war-of-the-doves/


REVIEWS -


- "if you're looking for something slow, dark, and tumultuous to listen to today, Soothsayer has you covered" - Metal Injection (US)
metalinjection.net/video/soothsayer-brings-the-bleak-doom-with-new-song-cities-of-smoke


- "a weapon of aural destruction" - Moshpit Nation (US)
www.moshpitnation.com/track-premiere-soothsayer-war-of-the-doves/


- "delivers a carefully crafted album with a lot to unpack and an impressive layering work" - Doomed & Stoned (US)
doomedandstoned.com/post/642737629492887552/soothsayer


- "vast and mesmerizing" - No Clean Singing (US)
www.nocleansinging.com/2020/11/25/an-ncs-video-premiere-soothsayer-outer-fringe/


- "an absolute triumph" - Headbanger Reviews (US)
headbangerreviews.wordpress.com/2021/01/25/soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth/


-"a brilliant piece of work" - The Metal Wanderlust (US) 5/5
themetalwanderlust.com/2021/04/10/album-review-echoes-of-the-earth-soothsayer/


- "one of the doom albums this year that all future releases will be judged against" - Metal Temple (Greece) 9/10
www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/s_2/soothsayer-echoes.htm


- "Magnificent" - The Killchain (UK)
thoseonceloyal.wordpress.com/2021/02/03/review-soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth/


- "a very special release" - GBHBL (UK) 9/10
www.gbhbl.com/album-review-soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth-transcending-obscurity-records/


- "Fantastic piece of Massive Doom" - Musipedia of Metal (UK) 9/10
musipediaofmetal.blogspot.com/2021/04/reviews-soothsayer-arabrot-unknown.html


- "all-destructive Sludge / Doom-Death bastard" - FFM Rock (Germany) 8.7/10
ffm-rock.de/reviews-interviews/cd-reviews/43491-soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth.html


- "can easily fascinate us" - Acta Infernalis (France) 85/100
actainfernalis.com/2021/04/06/review-574-soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth-english/


-"a coherent, homogeneous sound. Great!" - Zephyr's Odem (Germany) 8.4/10
www.zephyrs-odem.de/reviews/detail/soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth-2021-10955/


- "all-consuming" - Scratch the Surface (UK) 8.4/10
scratchthesurface-webzine.blogspot.com/2021/03/soothsayer-echoes-of-earth-review.html


- "a really impressive first full-length" - Metal Storm (US) 8.1/10
www.metalstorm.net/pub/review.php?review_id=16789


-"a crowded underground rife with excellence." - Distorted Sound (UK) 8/10
distortedsoundmag.com/album-review-echoes-of-the-earth-soothsayer/


-"its implied threat within both its pensiveness and turmoil." - The Metal Observer (Canada) 8/10
www.metal-observer.com/3.o/review/soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth/


-"a cinematic closure, just as the album began, creates a continuous loop where lovers of these sounds will enjoy." - Necromance (Spain) 8/10
necromance.eu/soothsayer-ilr-echoes-of-the-earth/


-"a little masterpiece of sonic damnation" - Music In Belgium (Belgium) 4/5
www.musicinbelgium.net/reviews/soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth/


- "damn well impressive" - Ramzine (UK) 4/5
ramzine.co.uk/reviews/soothsayer-get-dark-and-dirty-on-echoes-of-the-earth/


-"an underground classic in a few years, every bet!" - Musik Reviews (Germany)
13/15
www.musikreviews.de/reviews/2021/Soothsayer/Echoes-of-the-Earth/


- "ingenious structure" - Stormbringer (Austria) 3.5/5
www.stormbringer.at/reviews/17096/soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth.html


- "incredible intensity" - The Sleeping Shaman (UK)
www.thesleepingshaman.com/reviews/soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth/


- "great sound" - Deadly Storm Zine (Czech Republic)
www.deadlystormzine.com/2021/03/recenzereview-soothsayer-echoes-of.html


-"thicker level of anger and resentment that you can practically taste" - Meat Mead Metal (US)
meatmeadmetal.com/2021/04/02/pick-of-the-week-soothsayer-lay-waste-to-planet-foes-open-hell-on-massive-echoes-of-the-earth/


-"a shocking and moving album" - RTMB Music (Mexico)
www.rtmbmusic.com/reviews/5654/soothsayer


-"This album captures this feeling perfectly using an organic sound" - Rock N Load (US)
rocknloadmag.com/news/soothsayer-ireland-echoes-of-the-earth-atmospheric-doom-sludge-metal-transcending-obscurity-records-9-april-2021/


-"This is one of the most emotive and turbulent album" - Brutal Planet Mag (US)
brutalplanetmag.com/soothsayer-announce-debut-full-length-echoes-of-earth/


-"damn good" - Punk-Rocker
www.punk-rocker.com/alternative/soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth-i-album-review/


-"a dark, heavy curtain of riffs and relevance." - Merchants Of Air
www.merchantsofair.com/albums/soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth


-"showmanship in the universe of Doom Metal." - Metal Factory (Switzerland)
mftv.ch/music-reviews/aktuell/lp-cd-reviews/review/soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth


-"a really beautiful manifestation of the fiery sludge doom" - Morkerfyr (Russia)
morkerfyr.mle.party/reviews/soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth/


- "Echoes of the Earth is a monolithic declaration of their presence" - The Pit (US)
www.wearethepit.com/2021/03/happy-st-patricks-day-here-are-10-killer-irish-bands-youve-probably-never-heard-of/


- "an essential listen" - Wonderbox Metal (UK)
wonderboxmetal.com/2021/04/06/soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth-review/


- "always impressive and intoxicating" - The Razor's Edge (UK)
therazorsedge.rocks/2021-04-album-review-soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth/


- "a formidable atmospheric sludge / doom record" - Brothers in Raw (Netherlands)
www.brothersinraw.com/post/albums-soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth


- "catastrophically crushing riffs" - Merchants of Air (Belgium)
www.merchantsofair.com/albums/soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth


- "extremely well-crafted album" - Overblown (UK)
overblown.co.uk/soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth-i-album-review/


- "Highly recommended" - Flying Fiddle Sticks (UK)
flyingfiddlesticks.com/2021/04/09/soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth-transcending-obscurity-2021/


- "excellent" - Ave Noctum (UK)
avenoctum.com/2021/04/13/soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth-transcending-obscurity-records/


"a wonderfully intense listening experience" - Wings of Death (Netherlands)
www.wingsofdeath.net/Soothsayer-Echoes-Of-The-Earth


- "one of the more interesting new Doom / Sludge bands" - Metal (Germany)
www.metal.de/reviews/soothsayer-echoes-of-the-earth-417803/


-"an album with high artistic aspirations and convincing results." - Subterraneo (Sapin)
subterraneowebzine.com/soothsayer-irl-echoes-of-the-earth-2021/?



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