Release Date: October 04th 2024. Record Label: Self Released. Format: Digital Download
Do Spirits Return? - Track Listing:
1.Monsters Reign 04:32
2.Tanas Root 03:27
3.Circle Of Salt 02:37
4.Spirits Return 04:33
5.The Good Death 04:01
Members
Dylan Foley: Guitar, vocals
Sara Honeywell: Trombone, vocals
Mr Squirrel: Baritone sax
Alison Earnhart: Tuba
Steve Kosinski: Drums
Review
The self proclaimed “The world's first and therefore best DOOMBRASS band” Eight Foot Manchild return with their new EP - Do Spirits Return? And as the title suggests it’s a Spooky/Halloween themed release with the band bringing a Funk Rock inspired style of Doom/Stoner Metal which has close ties to bands such as CLUTCH and PRIMUS in places.
The vocals are more aggressive and way out there compared to their previous releases. However, the band are quite adverse into playing some sublime Stoner Rock/Metal grooves which are downright catchy and quite imaginative with this EP having a soulful party rock atmosphere which comes straight into play on the opening tracks of Monsters Reign and Tamas Root.
The subtle movements of Occult Doom and Brass Metal is captured in such a unique that the instrumental sounds can be quite kitsch and out-of-place at times but Eight Foot Manchild bring a sense of metal realism to their music especially when a heavier and sludgier appetite merges from the least unexpected of places.
THe most impressive part of Do Spirits Return? Is most definitely the Brass section and I’m not really a big fan of these types of instruments being added into Heavy Metal but I’m fully down with Eight Foot Manchild’s over the top and flamboyant style of Doom/Stoner Metal. The EP does become more experimental and psychedelic on the later stages of the record with songs such as Spirits Return and The Good Death being the standout tracks.
Eight Foot Manchild have tapped into the Halloween Season in the best possible way which brilliantly lampoons and pays huge respect at the same time. Do Spirit’s Return? is another excellent release from the band and should entertain folks who like their music that little bit strange compared to other bands within the underground scene.
Words by Steve Howe
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