Relentless ground under my bare feet
Quicksand to sharp rocks
Fierce yet soft as I wish to be
That's what this world demands
The mirror uncovers my soul
Naked and left out
The world devour me instantly
There is no escape from this world
My dreams are worn, fading away
New dreams of reason a child's dreams are lost
Leaning towards my gathered mountain I've built by my truths
But you're there stealing pieces from me replacing with yours
I will be a halfmade puzzle if I, if I would lose you
My dreams are worn, fading away
New dreams of reason a child's dreams are lost
epic, pastoral doom that yet radiates with the sadness and anguish of the abused. a powerful, moving work - if only the band had a different name... risottoeater
So I can't leave a long enough review to say everything I want. But I will say this, I love this EP. It's a great little follow up to times, and has just enough of a dynamic shift in sound to prove that Smoulder isn't a one trick pony with their first album's formula. This one really plays up the 70s prog aspects (DUST and Manilla Road influences definitely shine through even harder here). It's still Smoulder, don't get me wrong. Just a different side in some ways, all of which are good. playfulpooka
If Elric had a soundtrack it would be this. It's everything you want from a epic metal album. Like a hot poker in the eye, but in a good way. Scott Malthouse