Release
date: March
13th
2020. Label: Self
Released.
Format: CD/DD
Sorcia
– S/T – Tracklisting
1.In
The Head 05:09
2.Nowhere
But Up 05:48
3.Coffin
Nails 05:59
4.Sunburn
05:44
5.Stars
Collide 09:01
6.Stoned
Believer 07:01
7.Repression
07:00
Members
Neal
De Atley: Guitar/Vocals
Jessica
Brasch: Bass/Vocals
Bryson
Marcey: Drums
Review
Sorcia
self-titled debut album acts and sounds more like a statement of
intent from the band. As this is one of the most self assured and
highly confident debut albums I’ve had the pleasure to listen to
for a very long time. The band are from Seattle and I was kinda
expecting a “Grunge” based album but that’s furthest from the
truth with Sorcia playing a dirty and heavy blend of Sludge
Rock/Metal that branches out into other areas of Doom/Stoner Metal
but still sounding quite original in places.
The
album consists of 7 songs and each one allows Sorcia to expand their
musical horizon with each passing moment. As the music becomes
heavier, richer and even filthier in places.
Opening
song – In The Head – is a good indicator on which direction the
album ultimately goes upon but still allowing the band to try
different things as well. The down-tuned heavy guitars is quite
intense in places with an aggressive Sludge Rock/Metal groove
dictating the action and Neal’s vocals having a slight “NOLA”
feel to them. The music is played at a mid to slow pace which adds a
more atmospheric edge to their overall sound.
Second
song – Nowhere But Up – may have a slightly upbeat title but the
music is anything but. As Sorcia continue their down-tuned and
depressing journey into the Doom Metal darkness that has a distorted
Blues Rock vibe holding everything together. The music speeds up
slightly but the band impress the most when the music is played at a
more slower pace. As you can soak everything in at your own leisure.
The heavy pounding bass riffs from Jessica and intense drumming from
Bryson allow them to have their own time in the spotlight and dazzle
with the excellent musical skills.
Sorcia
continue their bleak and down-tuned approach on the rest of the album
with more epic sounding Doom/Sludge/Stoner Metal sounds moving
further into the darkness.
Other
cool songs to check out are: Coffin Nails, Sunburn, Stars Collide and
Repression. As these are the songs where finally Sorcia impress the
most with some of the heaviest grooves on the entire album especially
the 9 minute epic of Stars Collide. Which is perhaps my favourite
song on the album.
You
have got
to give Sorcia credit for getting Grunge Legends – Tad Doyle and
Jack Endino – to work on this album and it shows. The whole album
sounds excellent from start to finish and there isn’t a Grunge riff
or influence in sight.
Overall,
Sorcia debut album is one that demands respect from whoever listens
to this album. Do yourself a favour and get yourself acquainted with
this great band. You won’t be sorry….
Words
by Steve Howe
Thanks
to Sorcia
and Leanne at Mettle Media PR for the promo. The album is available
to buy now.
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