Witch fever congregation was a phenomenon that occurred during the late 16th and early 17th centuries in Europe, particularly in countries such as England, Scotland, and Germany. It refers to the widespread belief and fear of witches and the subsequent mass hysteria that gripped society. During this period, there was a heightened paranoia regarding witchcraft, with people firmly convinced that witches existed and were responsible for various misfortunes and evils. This belief was deeply rooted in religious teachings and superstitions, as well as the fear of the unknown and unseen powers. Witchcraft was seen as a threat to the stability of society, and it was believed that witches made pacts with the devil to gain supernatural abilities. The fear of witches and witchcraft led to the formation of witch fever congregations, where communities would gather to identify and accuse suspected witches.
Album Rating: 3.8
Congregation is a fiery, relentless punk blowout that pulls no punches against priests, patriarchy and those who abuse power from the top of our society. Witch Fever end on their angriest, highest energy moment and it s a triumphant, resounding closer to a knockout debut record, and the final echoes ring out like a promise.
The fear of witches and witchcraft led to the formation of witch fever congregations, where communities would gather to identify and accuse suspected witches. These congregations were often fueled by rumors, hearsay, and personal grudges, as individuals sought to blame others for their misfortunes or to settle scores. They were characterized by mass hysteria and a fervent desire to root out the perceived threat posed by witches.
Witch Fever
Congregation
Congregation might be Witch Fever’s first full-length, but the British collective have already found their sound. Fusing punk attitude and energy, grunge riffs, Gothic sensibilities, and occasional doom metal textures, their music is unrelenting, driven forward by head-bangable instrumentation and Amy Walpole’s singular vocals, always powerful and occasionally unhinged. This is gritty and passionate music, filled with outrage at some of the usual suspects: entrenched patriarchy, organized religion, reactionary politics, and the like. The biggest gripe to be found is a general sense of “saminess” throughout, although this is somewhat alleviated both by the brief nature of most of the songs and the greater variety introduced by the final one-two punch of the unusually restrained, aptly-titled “Slow Burn” and the absolutely frenetic closer “12”. Congregation works well for Halloween season listening, or really for any time that the mood calls for snarling, angry, “in your face” tunes. A few quibbles aside, this is a rock-solid debut and it’ll be interesting to see where these women take their music next.
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Album Rating: 3.8
Nothing earth-shattering here but this is a quite strong first effort that I think many here would enjoy.
1433 Commentsfound out that the bassist of Pigsx7 (Sam Grant) did production work on this and it sounds straight up my alley musically from what you wrote here so I'm excited to check!
10365 CommentsSeems like another one I should check
4483 CommentsAlbum Rating: 2.5
The vocals on here are so loud and so forward in the mix. Some cool riffs, though. It's a shame how distracting the vocals are, especially considering they would be more than passable if they weren't so damn loud.
That being said, I'm a big fan of this succinct, informative review.
24950 Commentsars incoming to complain about review length in. 3. 2.
13715 CommentsAlbum Rating: 3.5
yeah, agreed on this, it's solid
for me not as good as Amyl and the Sniffers but much prefer it to Petrol Girls
it's a punk album in rock clothing and I like that angle
33 CommentsRemind me of Babes in Toyland but with slightly less abrasive vocals.
186 CommentsLove that album art. Has kind of a 70's retro look to it.
5361 CommentsAlbum Rating: 3.8
@Dewi, yeah, I think this is in your wheelhouse for sure.
372 Comments^completely off-topic but is this Jim Lahey?
5361 CommentsAlbum Rating: 3.8
Frick off, Ricky!
*No, I'm not Jim Lahey, but yes, this username is a Trailer Park Boys reference.
372 Comments 642 CommentsAlbum Rating: 4.0
Didn't think much of this after a couple of tracks. but it grew on me real fast. Love the subwoofer-shattering bass in places.
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Witch Fever end on their angriest, highest energy moment and it’s a triumphant, resounding closer to a knockout debut record, and the final echoes ring out like a promise.
Accusations of witchcraft were usually directed towards marginalized members of society, such as women, the elderly, and those who practiced alternative forms of medicine or displayed unusual behavior. Once accused, individuals would undergo brutal interrogations, often involving torture, in order to extract confessions. These confessions, which were often coerced or fabricated, would then be used as evidence to convict and execute the accused. The witch fever congregations resulted in the widespread persecution and execution of thousands of people, primarily women. The infamous Salem witch trials in Massachusetts, USA, are perhaps the most well-known example of this mass hysteria, where 20 people were executed for witchcraft. Over time, skepticism and rational thinking gradually eroded the belief in witches, and the witch fever congregations began to decline. Today, the Salem witch trials and the European witch hunts are viewed as tragic moments in history, characterized by irrationality and a dangerous blend of fear and superstition. In conclusion, the witch fever congregations were a dark period in European history, marked by the widespread fear and persecution of suspected witches. They serve as a reminder of the dangers of mass hysteria, intolerance, and the consequences of unchecked beliefs and superstitions..
Reviews for "The Role of Religion in Witch Fever Congregation"
1. Sarah - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with "Witch Fever Congregation". The story felt disjointed and confusing, with no clear direction. The characters were shallow and I couldn't connect with any of them. The plot seemed to go off on tangents and I was left feeling unsatisfied and confused by the end. Overall, I found the book to be a frustrating read and would not recommend it to others.
2. John - 1/5 - I found "Witch Fever Congregation" to be an incredibly boring and poorly written book. The pacing was slow and the story dragged on without any real purpose. The characters were unlikeable and lacked depth, making it difficult to care about what happened to them. The plot was predictable and lacked any suspense or excitement. I struggled to finish this book and would not recommend it to anyone looking for an engaging read.
3. Emma - 2/5 - I had high hopes for "Witch Fever Congregation" based on the reviews I had read, but ultimately I found it to be a letdown. The writing style was overly flowery and pretentious, making it difficult to understand what was actually happening. The story seemed to meander and lacked a clear focus. Additionally, the characters felt one-dimensional and I struggled to invest in their journeys. Overall, I was disappointed with this book and would not recommend it to others.