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CD REVIEW - Stone Soup
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Mike
Mar 18, 2012, 7:51:33 AM3/18/12
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Stone Soup by Witch's Mark © 2008 ASIN: B001GGYPGC 9 Tracks
Running Time: 36:11 MP3 Download $8.91 (U.S.)
Samhain Song 5:11 Jump 2:48
Pure Green Love 5:28 Eyes of Creation 3:52
Beltain Brew 2:38 Sabbat Night 5:26
What's in the name of God 3:24 The Calling 4:36
Begin Again 2:48
This was NOT the CD I requested for review, it was an added bonus.
Being the first album by this group (and “2 Know, 2 Will, 2 Dare, 2
Rock” being their latest offering) it afforded me an opportunity to
see how they had developed.
Where many of the groups I have been reviewing have been moderately
“main-stream”, there is no doubt that these folks are Pagan through
and through. They started as an acoustic cover band, only to discover
that there wasn't a whole lot they could cover. As they explained it,
it was “Bardic/Renaissance at one end or...Death Metal Screamer bands
on the other.” They wanted something with a bit more energy than the
Bardic, without descending into the chaos of the other extreme, so
they decided it was in their future to write their own songs. They
have remained true to their original plan and have concentrated on
writing songs about the Gods and Goddesses, Rituals and the Mysteries
and Wonderments of the many Pagan lifestyles.
They have undergone a number of changes in the composition of the
group which, when you consider the wide variety of Pagan lifestyles
available, throw in the individual temperaments, add in the effects of
living in the real world and having families, is not at all
surprising. My impression, based on this first album is that they
have worked out a thoroughly viable and workable combination.
The members bring a variety of influences to the altar (you didn't
really expect me to say “to the table” did you?), and it shows. You
will hear a bit of everything on this album. There are some genres I
don't normally listen to (including Death Metal) and I was surprised
to hear bit of that influence on a song or two. Maybe I need to
rethink my own prejudices??
They have been performing in Florida since their inception, but their
music has spread far beyond. I am extremely grateful that I found
these folks. When they started there wasn't a lot of Pagan rock out
there, and there really isn't a whole lot even now, but they are
definitely helping to change that.
By all means, go to their website, listen to some samples of their
music, and then add this album to your collection. You won't regret
it. And you will be encouraging the growth of Pagan rock.
Running Time: 36:11 MP3 Download $8.91 (U.S.)
Samhain Song 5:11 Jump 2:48
Pure Green Love 5:28 Eyes of Creation 3:52
Beltain Brew 2:38 Sabbat Night 5:26
What's in the name of God 3:24 The Calling 4:36
Begin Again 2:48
This was NOT the CD I requested for review, it was an added bonus.
Being the first album by this group (and “2 Know, 2 Will, 2 Dare, 2
Rock” being their latest offering) it afforded me an opportunity to
see how they had developed.
Where many of the groups I have been reviewing have been moderately
“main-stream”, there is no doubt that these folks are Pagan through
and through. They started as an acoustic cover band, only to discover
that there wasn't a whole lot they could cover. As they explained it,
it was “Bardic/Renaissance at one end or...Death Metal Screamer bands
on the other.” They wanted something with a bit more energy than the
Bardic, without descending into the chaos of the other extreme, so
they decided it was in their future to write their own songs. They
have remained true to their original plan and have concentrated on
writing songs about the Gods and Goddesses, Rituals and the Mysteries
and Wonderments of the many Pagan lifestyles.
They have undergone a number of changes in the composition of the
group which, when you consider the wide variety of Pagan lifestyles
available, throw in the individual temperaments, add in the effects of
living in the real world and having families, is not at all
surprising. My impression, based on this first album is that they
have worked out a thoroughly viable and workable combination.
The members bring a variety of influences to the altar (you didn't
really expect me to say “to the table” did you?), and it shows. You
will hear a bit of everything on this album. There are some genres I
don't normally listen to (including Death Metal) and I was surprised
to hear bit of that influence on a song or two. Maybe I need to
rethink my own prejudices??
They have been performing in Florida since their inception, but their
music has spread far beyond. I am extremely grateful that I found
these folks. When they started there wasn't a lot of Pagan rock out
there, and there really isn't a whole lot even now, but they are
definitely helping to change that.
By all means, go to their website, listen to some samples of their
music, and then add this album to your collection. You won't regret
it. And you will be encouraging the growth of Pagan rock.
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