Primary Emotions/Themes: A tribute to the forefathers of yesteryear, the pioneers who perfected the style of gothic rock
Thoughts: I know nothing about this band. This was included as a bonus LP on a recent order from the enigmatic Frog Concert. I had no expectations on what was going to come through my speakers when the needle dropped.
Wyrding from what I can tell is a modern take on 80's goth rock. The pace is slowed down to a glacial crawl but the overall feel is very much the same. The vocals in particular have that drawn out gothic drawl to them that fits them in with the early goth rock bands easily.
The music itself is largely guitar driven, however there is a healthy smattering of keyboards as well. The two combine to create a dreary atmosphere that often feels similar to that found in doom metal. The pace also matches that found within the doom genre, with the bpm rarely going above 90. Overall its a rather dismal sound that I've grown quite fond of.
Wyrding isn't something I think I will have the urge to listen to very often, however it does fit a rather novel spot in my collection. I don't have that much goth rock, and I certainly do not have any that sounds like this. For that alone it deserves a spot in the record stacks.
Written June 4th 2024
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