Release
date: October 13th 2017. Label: Argonauta Records (CD) / Magic Bullet
Records (DD) / DHU Records (Vinyl). Format: CD/DD/Vinyl
33
– Tracklisting
1.Ascending
Eternally
2.Light
of Lucifer 02:36
3.In
the Name of Satan
4.True
Will
5.The
Infernal One
6.Summoning
Eternal Light
7.Rise
Fallen Angel
8.33
9.The
Great Beast 04:09
10.Lux
11.Dispelling
Darkness
Members
Nathan
“Opposition” Jochum - vocals, acoustic guitar, kick drum
Michael
Jochum - guitar, back up vocals
Connor
Metsker - bass.
Review
Greetings all,
October
sees the release of the brand new album from masterful occult rockers
Ancient VVisdom entitled 33.
I believe this to be the band's fourth record. 33
shows the band in peak form mesmerizing listeners with an unrelenting
brand of acoustic/folk occult rock. The band uses a stunning array of
styles throughout this album. When listening to Ancient VVisdom you
are almost immediately reminded of another occult rock powerhouse.
The mighty Ghost, there are some definite similarities between the
two, however Ancient VVisdom uses far less theatrics and a more
straight forward approach. There is a dare I say almost 90's alt rock
feel to many songs on the album.
Ascending
Eternally starts off with a brief
instrumental piano and drone track. Light
of Lucifer opens with a folky guitar swing
and is a gravelly sung piece of rock perfection. In
the Name of Satan is another acoustic
driven track that has a slightly cleaner sound and a definite stomp.
True Will is
without a doubt one of the best rock songs I have heard in a while.
It delivers the bands mantra with one of the most serious ear worms
possible. No lie, I have sung this song to myself for weeks with no
end in sight. The Infernal One is
the first real heavy song on the record, opening with an electric
guitar riff that kills. Summong Eternal
Light is a nearly entirely instrumental
track with a heavy emphasis on the bands guitar sound. Rise
Fallen Angel is by far the most rocking
track on the record owing to the sounds of Danzig or Type O Negative.
Another brutally killer track. The next song is the title track, 33,
and the song on the album that has that 90's alt rock feel. It is
distorted and catchy, a real winner. The
Great Beast is a return to the more
acoustic feel of the first part of the record. Lux
is a somber, almost lilting acoustic number that leads in to the
closer, off kilter tinkling piano outro of Dispelling
Darkness.
While
the subject matter may be considered dark by some. I don't hear it.
33 is a Joyous,
Love filled record delivered by a passionate group of musicians and
is an impressive array of life affirming rock. If you are searching
for something different, I would highly recommend giving Ancient
VVisdom a try. You will not be disappointed.
Todd S
Words by Todd Stealey - Instagram @alltheghoststhathauntyou
Thanks to NeeCee Agency
for the promo. 33 will be available to buy on CD via ArgonautaRecords, Vinyl via DHU Records and Digital Download via Magic Bullet Records. All from October 13th 2017.
