-Discography - 2015-2020-Страна исполнителя: Italy Жанр: Progressive Rock, Heavy Prog, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Hard Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Southern Rock || Носитель: CD ||Аудио кодек: FLAC ||Тип рипа: (tracks + .cue) ||Битрейт аудио: lossless || Включает: Full artwork, jpg, 600 dpi ||Общая длительность: 02:59:40 ||
Witchwood born from the ashes of the cult band Buttered Bacon Biscuits in 2014. BBB released “From The Solitary Woods” (Black Widow Records) in 2010. The album has been very well reviewed by many Italian and international music magazines and websites. BBB played many gigs around Italy, also supporting important bands like Uriah Heep, Jethro Tull, Bud Spencer Blues Explosion, etc. They also recorded the cover “A National Acrobat” for the Black Sabbath tribute “Hands Of Doom” released by Mag Music Production in 2013.
After the BBB split some members of the band (Ricky, Andy, Steve and Sam) along with the new bass player Luca Celotti decided to start a new project, Witchwood. Those musicians have been active for decades, with past recording experiences and collaborations with artists such as Martin Grice (Delirium) and Nik Turner (Hawkwind). The debut album “Litanies From The Woods” is the result of 2 years of songwriting, long and hard rehearsals and recording sessions and it has been released by Jolly Roger Records on CD and Digital in May 2015, and on 2 LP in October 2015. The album features ten tracks for 78 minutes and it is a long journey from 70’s hard rock, to progressive, psych, southern rock and blues. The record received excellent reviews both from Italian and international press, and also very good selling-results (the CD has been printed twice and the 500 double LP’s sold out in a few months).
Recently Witchwood were voted as “best emerging band in 2015” by Rock Hard Italy readers, and played the final match in the Wacken Metal Battle competition.
Upcoming “Handful Of Stars” (18th November) features 3 brand new tracks written for this release, 2 covers (“Flaming Telepath” from Blue Oyster Cult and “Rainbow Demon” from Uriah Heep), a kind of homage and tribute to these two great bands, so important for Witchwood’s musical journey, and an unreleased version of the suite “Handful Of Stars” from “Litanies from the Woods” with a new breathless intro, for 45 minutes of music.
“Handful of Stars” is the right way to celebrate the appreciations received for the debut album, to introduce the new guitar player Antonino Stella, appreciated session man and long time Ricky’s friend and the new video clip for the title track, made by the artist Dimitri Corradini.
[maltadoom.com/bands/witchwood/]
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Носитель: CD (Album) Год издания оригинала: 2015 Страна - производитель диска: Italy Издатель (лейбл): Jolly Roger Records Номер по каталогу: JRR064 Продолжительность: 01:18:44 Источник (релизер): Моя коллекция, мой рип Трэклист:
1. Prelude (1:39)
2. Liar (5:44)
3. A Place For The Sun (7:11)
4. Rainbow Highway (5:54)
5. The Golden King (6:24)
6. Shade Of Grey (11:04)
7. The World Behind Your Eyes (5:43)
8. Farewell To The Ocean Boulevard (15:27)
9. Song Of Freedom (9:31)
10. Handful Of Stars (10:09)
- Part I: The Gates of Slumber
- Part II: Nox Erat...
- Part III: Epilogue: Litanies For a Starless Night
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In 2014, from the ashes of the cult band Buttered Bacon Biscuits (BBB), were born the WITCHWOOD. BBB released in 2010 the album "From the Solitary Woods", distribuited by "Black Widow Records" and positively reviewed by many italian and foreign music magazines and websites (Metal Maniac, Rock Hard, Metal Hammer, Jam, Classix, Rumore, W.S., Rockerilla, Italian Metal, Heavy Impact, Perkele.it and many others). BBB have played in many gigs around Italy, also supporting important bands like Uriah Heep, Jethro Tull, Bud Spencer Blues Explosion, etc. They also released in 2013 “A National Acrobat” cover for the Black Sabbath tribute “Hands of Doom” for Mag Music Production. After the split, some members of the band, Ricky, Andy, Steve and Sam, have decided, with the entry of new member Luca Celotti on bass, to start a new project, the WITCHWOOD. All musicians, active for decades, with past recording experience with band like Bad Ambition (Andy), Excrucior and Witche's Brew (Ricky) and collaborations with artists like Martin Grice (Delirium) and Nik Turner (Hawkwind). Debut album "Litanies from the woods" features ten tracks and is a well balanced mix of hard rock, progressive, psych and southern rock with an obscure and vintage 70's attitude.
[jollyrogerstore.com]
Носитель: CD (Album, Limited Edition) Год издания оригинала: 31.10.2016 Страна - производитель диска: Italy Издатель (лейбл): Jolly Roger Records Номер по каталогу: JRR082 Продолжительность: 45:11 Источник (релизер): Моя коллекция, мой рип Трэклист:
1. Presentation: Under the Willow (1:06)
2. Like a Giant in a Cage (7:39)
3. A Grave is the River (6:44)
4. Mother (7:17)
5. Flaming Telepaths (6:02)
6. Rainbow Demon (4:10)
7. Handful of Stars [extended version] (12:13)
- Part I: The Gates of Slumber
- Part II: Nox Erat...
- Part III/Epilogue: Litanies For a Starless Night
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"Handful of Stars" features 3 brand new tracks written for this release, 2 covers ("Flaming Telepath" of Blue Oyster Cult e "Rainbow Demon" of Uriah Heep, a sort of homage and tribute to these two great bands, so important for Witchwood's musical journey) and an unreleased version of suite "Handful of Stars" (from "Litanies from the Woods") with a new breathless intro, for 45 minutes of music. "Handful of Stars" is the right way to celebrate the appreciations received for the debut album, to present new guitarist Antonino Stella, valued session-man and longtime Ricky's friend.
[jollyrogerstore.com]
- Riccardo "Ricky" Dal Pane / vocals, electric and acoustic guitar, mandolin & percussion
- Andrea "Andy" Palli / drums, percussion
- Stefano "Steve" Olivi / Hammond organ, piano, synth, moog
- Luca "Celo" Celotti / bass
- Samuele "Sam" Tesori / flute, harmonica
- Antonino "Woody" Stella / lead guitar
Носитель: WEB: bandcamp Год издания оригинала: 2020 Издатель (лейбл): Self-released / Jolly Roger Records Номер по каталогу: n/a Тип рипа: tracks Продолжительность: 55:45 Наличие сканов в содержимом раздачи: front Источник (релизер): собственная покупка Трэклист:
1. Anthem For A Child (5:24)
2. A Taste Of Winter (5:01)
3. Feelin’ (4:12)
4. A Crimson Moon (5:07)
5. Hesperus (8:35)
6. No Reason To Cry (4:51)
7. Nasrid (4:19)
8. Crazy Little Lover (7:44)
9. Slow Colours Of Shade (10:42)
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Into The Songs: Opener “Anthem For A Child” starts with dark ominous synth sounds before heading into a lively and jaunty jazzy prog section. When the song kicks in proper the riff is old school Purple/Heep with the vocals definitely more akin to the latter of those. There are frequent little changes whether it be pace, fills or instruments taking the lead, both guitar and flute take centre stage at various points. The riff around the 3-minute mark is a bit of a belter. “A Taste Of Winter” keeps it in more Purple (due to the riff) meets Tull for obvious reasons). Lots of Hammond organ here and the way the flute underpins the guitar riff sounds terrific. It is quite a bouncy and sunny piece that despite its shorter running time manages a number of changes yet always manages to find its way back to the main musical theme. “Feelin” has quite a strong BOC sound, especially around the chorus. It opens all wah-wah guitar with Hammond playing underneath until it switches around. The overwhelming sound of the 1970s runs through this in all its fabulous glory. This manages to include a synth, jazz piano and funky guitar solo before the bass player gets to show his skills in a battle with the guitar, the song is only 4 minutes long. Oh, it still manages a flute solo before the end too! Is it overindulgent? Possibly, what I do know is that it is a whole lot of fun. “A Crimson Moon” starts with flute and eastern sounding acoustic guitar. This is a much more mellow and reflective, almost a classical piece, delicate and fragile. If you can imagine Opeth at their most gentle then you are in the ballpark sound-wise. This is one of the tracks that Diego Banchero guests on playing fretless bass. “Hesperus” is up next. One of the longest songs on the album. The title refers to the Evening Star, the planet Venus. Being longer some of the passages are allowed to be explored and enhanced a bit more. This also features what I would say are the best guitar solos on the album, tasteful and elegant, less flash more mood and melody. Of course, there is a flute solo that matches them when it arrives. It is one of the heaviest tracks with the opening reposte grabbing attention right away. The chorus is more melodic about the star that guides them in the night. The ending is fairly abrupt coming after a short Hammond lead. Would like that to have been a tad longer as it was rocking. “No Reason To Cry” has a funky groove-laden riff to get it going. The break is almost disco in style (gulp) with keys and a spacey drum beat underneath. It is fairly perky and gives Royal Republic a run for their money for a short time. “Nasrid” is another gentle piece with acoustic guitars and flute taking centre stage. Keeping things varied and interesting this also features an opera singer called Natascia Placci wailing notes over it at points. Strangely the melody reminded me of music from a spaghetti western. Bizarre but that is what it evoked in my mind. It also was a little like Therion at their most gentle and classical. Nice change of pace and vibe. “Crazy Little Lover” is a more blues and soul track with some late-era Purple going on, the funky stuff. This has quite a bit of harmonica and the opening sounds like swamp music. The harmonica interjects between the riff when it kicks in. There is foot stomping and hand clapping at points. I did note the name Humble Pie (especially from their live recordings) in my scribblings and it has that soulful bluesy sound mixed with a touch of jazz (especially on keys) along with female backing vocals from Jenifer Vargas who takes the lead before the end. Possibly my favourite track, just classic 70s with the musicians getting to play whilst the singers moan away saying so much whilst not actually singing anything decipherable. The last original song is “Slow Colous Of Shade” and is the longest at over 10 minutes. It feels more mainstream than some of the other songs apart from the midsection. This is another that has an early Heep feel about it before heading into a doomier riff ala Black Sabbath. I suppose with the mix of that and flute it is a little reminiscent of UK band Black Widow. It turns into something darker, crazier with eery synths and darker flute sounds along with a chant of “it’s coming/rising from the sea” which is done like an incantation. It does return after that to the more melodic opening section for a while. And it fades out with the sound of the sea. [by Tom Cornell, cgcmpodcast.com]
