As the lead vocalist for seminal post-metal band Neurosis, Steve Von Till has been a recognizable name in the metal scene for a while now. That being said, he has also made a name for himself in the folk scene, given that he already had a trio of well-received albums before this. With this album, it isn't all just bare-bones acoustic guitar and raspy singing, despite what the first two songs on the record show you. "A Language Of Blood" incorporates strings and chorus-like backing vocals that drone on behind Steve's voice. "Night Of The Moon" makes use of a haunting, yet oddly catchy synth line, and "Birch Bark Box" throws droney guitars into the mix, and "Chasing Ghosts" substitutes the acoustic guitar for a piano. All in all, it's a very solid outing, and there is something on this record for everyone who likes folk music.
2 Bumps | Bump |
