Release
date: February
14th
2020.
Label:
Aqualamb Records / Lay Bare Recordings.
Format: Cassette/CD/DD/Viny.
Frayle
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Tracklisting
1.Introduction
(Arise)
2.1692
3.God
of No Faith
4.Monsters
5.Darker
Than Black
6.Dead
Inside
7.Burn
8.Godless
9.If
You Stay
10.Stab
Members
Sean
Bilovecky
Gwyn
Strang
Eric
Mzik
Pat
Ginley
Ellliot
Rosen
Review
Frayle
burst upon the scene back in 2018 with their debut EP – The White
Witch – and the whole Doom/Stoner Rock world went slightly crazy
over this hugely talented duo. A couple of singles followed alongside
another critically acclaimed EP - Dead Witch – which received
further acclaim for the band. Now Frayle are back with their eagerly
anticipated debut full length – 1692.
The
album is named after when the infamous and horrific Salem Witch
Trials happened and Lead Vocalist Gwyn Strang said this about the
album - “1692', as the title of our album, references those who
have been singled out and persecuted for their beliefs, We strive to
create a safe haven. A place to be vulnerable amongst the chaos.”
1692
is a stunning journey into the dark world of Frayle and sees the band
develop their sound on a more personal and emotional level with
strands of Doom Metal, Occult Rock, Post-Rock and Stoner Rock with
Gothic sensibilities. The band never shy away exploring many
different creative musical avenues on this album and it makes for a
more haunting and progressive journey.
The
songs all flow perfectly together with Frayle playing a blend of
Heavy Grooves and Sultry vocals from Gwyn. The band feel more mature
and grown-up on this album. As they have more time to explore their
creative passion and play some epic progressive sounds that leave
little to the imagination.
1692
in many ways feels and plays along like a classic “Concept Album”
with songs such as 1692, God Of No Faith, Monsters and Darker Than
Black setting up the scene for an intriguing story with lush vocals
and intelligent lyrics to match. The music more than matches the dark
tone of Gwyn’s vocals and allows the album to stand as a highly
original listen from start to finish.
The
second half of the album carries on the dark story but Frayle also
offer moments of Hope and Belonging with euphoric Post-Rock vibes
appearing here and there. The music is first-rate throughout and you
can tell that Frayle put their hearts and souls into this album.
The
production is excellent with the production handled by Frayle
themselves with top-notch studio work by Sean who handled Recording,
Mastering and Mixed duties. So a great team-effort all round that
makes the album sound amazing throughout.
Frayle
are one of the most dynamic and exciting new voices within the
Doom/Stoner Metal world and this album proves that. 1692 is an
exquisite album that will no doubt launch Frayle onto bigger and
better things.
Words
by Steve Howe
Thanks
to All Noir PR, Action
PR, Lay Bare Recordings and Plug Music Agency for the promo.
1692
will be
available to buy on Cassette/CD/DD/Vinyl
via Aqualamb Records and Lay Bare Recordings from Feb
14th
2020.
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