In the legendary tale of the Sword in the Stone, one intriguing character that often gets overlooked is the witch. While the focus of the story tends to be on the sword and the Arthurian legend, the presence of the witch adds an element of magic and mystery. The witch is often depicted as an old woman with a hunched back and a wrinkled face. She is known for her powerful magic, which she uses for both good and evil purposes. In the context of the Sword in the Stone, the witch plays a crucial role in the story by enchanting the sword and placing it in the stone. According to the legend, the sword can only be pulled out of the stone by the rightful king of England.
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.
According to the legend, the sword can only be pulled out of the stone by the rightful king of England. The witch's enchantment ensures that only a worthy ruler can claim the sword and become the true king. This adds a sense of destiny and fate to the story as the young Arthur, unaware of his royal lineage, stumbles upon the sword and effortlessly pulls it out.
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.
In some versions of the tale, the witch is depicted as an ally of Merlin, the wise and powerful wizard. Together, they work to guide Arthur on his path to becoming king. The witch's magic is often used to aid Arthur in his adventures, whether it be through casting protective spells or providing magical artifacts. However, not all depictions of the witch in the Sword in the Stone are positive. Some versions portray her as an antagonist, using her magic to create obstacles and challenges for Arthur. In these interpretations, the witch represents the trials and tribulations that Arthur must overcome in order to prove himself as the rightful king. Overall, the witch in the Sword in the Stone adds an element of fantasy and enchantment to the story. Whether she is seen as a benevolent guide or a formidable foe, her presence emphasizes the magical nature of Arthur's journey and the importance of his destiny as the King of England..
Reviews for "The Witch's Legacy in Sword on the Stone: Impact on Arthurian Literature"
1. Jane - 2/5 stars: I was really disappointed with "Witch in Sword on the Stone". The plot was convoluted and confusing, and the characters lacked depth and development. I struggled to connect with any of them and found myself zoning out during important scenes. The writing style was also quite sloppy, with numerous grammatical errors and awkward sentence structures. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this book.
2. Mark - 1/5 stars: "Witch in Sword on the Stone" was a complete waste of my time. The story felt disjointed and rushed, with major plot holes that were never properly addressed. The characters were one-dimensional and uninteresting, making it hard to care about their fates. The dialogue was also stilted and unrealistic, often pulling me out of the story. I had high hopes for this book, but unfortunately, it fell flat in every aspect. Save yourself the disappointment and skip this one.
3. Emily - 2/5 stars: As a fan of fantasy novels, I was excited to dive into "Witch in Sword on the Stone". However, I was quickly let down. The world-building was lacking, leaving me confused about the rules and dynamics of the magical realm. The pacing was also off, with long periods of nothing happening followed by rushed and poorly explained action scenes. The potential for an engaging story was there, but the execution fell short. I was left unsatisfied and frustrated by the end.