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Devil-Time To Repent Review


Time to Repent, the debut album of norwegian doomsters Devil. in 2011 this record was released, a quasi concept album. The band took notes
from Black Sabbath, Candlemass, Witchfinder General, and Saint Vitus. Focusing on curses, and an occult theme, with witches and damnation steady, this album
is pretty classic and impressive. Very raw production, not a bad thing, its pure. They have the bluesy realm of early Sabbath on breaking the curse,
an upbeat, bluesy waltz song called Break The Curse, going on a about "true love's kiss won't break the curse I know", makes for a great introduction.
The next track Blood is boiling begins with an awesome riff, and lyrics about being haunted at night by a witch he saw
burn at the stake, that he loved. So catchy though. The title track of the album, has a great fucking riff, a great hook, and fantastic lyrics.
The thing about these guys is, as simple as the songs are, you kind of feel like you're in medieval times if you allow your mind
to drift with the music. They build that kind of atmosphere and vibe, screaming WITCHES ON FIRE! It's brilliant, really.
Crazy Woman is a more upbeat song, with a chorus of "She will never let you down, she can wrap her legs around a snake," which is a fucking
fantastic line. These guys are raw, and have the right grooves. Open Casket starts with a riff similar to that Symptom Of The Universe by Black Sabbath,
it is quite a great headbanger. Catching a hint of Venom here. Death Of A Sorver is kind of similar to Candlemass, with softer medieval parts
but played a bit more folky. It's a great song, one of my favourites on the record. At The Blacksmiths almost sounds like an outtake from
Black Sabbath's 1970 debut album. Its a heavy bluesy doomy smoke filled riff. Howling (At The World) is another example of a great riff and a groove. 
This production is so raw it's lovely, and damning. When this album came out, they opened for Electric Wizard, and you can see the fitting of the bill.

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