Reverend Bizarre - In the Rectory of the Bizarre Reverend (2002) - 320 CBR

Reverend Bizarre - In the Rectory of the Bizarre Reverend (2002)rnrnGenre: Doom MetalrnLyrical theme(s): Various homages, mysticism, religion/anti-religionrnOrigin: Finland (Lohja/Turku)rnFormed in 1995rnCurrent label: Spikefarm RecordsrnStatus: ActivernrnCurrent line-up:rnSir Albert Witchfinder (Sami Hynninen) - Bass, Vocals (KLV, Orne, ex-The Candles Burning Blue, The Puritan, Armanenschaft)rnFather Peter Vicar (Kimi Kärki) - Guitars (Orne, Lord Vicar)rnMonsieur Earl of Void (Jari Pohjonen) - Drums, Additional Guitars (KLV, Orne)rnrnTracklist:rn1. Burn in Hell! 08:52 rn2. In the Rectory 13:10 rn3. The Hour of Death 11:48 rn4. Sodoma Sunrise 13:29 rn5. Doomsower 05:37 rn6. Cirith Ungol 21:10 rnTotal playing time 01:14:06rnrnReview by Ralf of TMO (9.5/10)rnIn my opinion, the debut album of these slow-paced Finnish folks still remains their best album. Don\'t ask me why, because it doesn\'t sound terribly much different from "Harbinger Of Metal". It\'s slow, very slow and adjuratory, but the songs have simply found a place in my heart and refuse to leave. Originally, REVEREND BIZARRE had only formed so they could play their favourite songs by the big Doom bands. Gradually, they did some song writing of their own, which is in no way inferior to that of the "greats". Better yet – said debut album by this trio is considered one of the most important and best Doom Metal releases in recent times among scene circles – and rightfully so.rnrnThese mesmerizing tracks, three of which exceed the ten minute mark and one of which even is longer than twenty minutes, are going to send pleasant shivers down your spine. This stuff is definitely not suited for hectic or hyperactive people...fans of SAINT VITUS or PENTAGRAM are going to be jubilant if they don\'t yet own this album – an album which is simply unique in its heaviness, gloominess and sadness. (Online November 15, 2004)rnrnSize: 169 MBrnrnBit Rate: 320kbpsrnrnTracker: Komodo Village