| Eternal Return | ||||
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| Released | 5 October 2018 | |||
| Genre | Doom metal | |||
| Length | 62:09 | |||
| Label | Relapse Records | |||
| Producer | Jack Endino | |||
| Windhand chronology | ||||
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Eternal Return is the fourth studio album by doom metal band Windhand. It was released on 5 October 2018 by Relapse Records.[1] The album was produced by Jack Endino and is the band's first without founding guitarist Asechiah Bogdan.[2]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| Exclaim! | 7/10[4] |
| Pitchfork | 7.9/10[2] |
The album has received generally favorable reviews. Pitchfork noted the band's new sense of experimentation with grunge and psychedelic sounds and a compelling performance by singer Dorthia Cottrell, adding that "Cottrell’s often been great on Windhand’s quiet songs, but she’s never sounded like such a convincing rock bandleader."[2] Metal Injection noted that the band has finally found its own style, saying "Windhand returns (eternally) to lift the fog, clear the mist, and define their own obscurities through a fantastic album that properly carves out their identity."[5] The Obelisk also noticed the grunge influence, stating "Windhand aren’t simply donning a flannel and tucking their jeans into their Doc Martens — they’re taking the influence of grunge and working it into their own sonic context, just as they’ve always done with their influences,"[6] while Spectrum Culture also noted new strength in Cottrell's vocals.[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Halcyon" | 8:16 |
| 2. | "Grey Garden" | 6:31 |
| 3. | "Pilgrim's Rest" | 3:17 |
| 4. | "First to Die" | 7:04 |
| 5. | "Light into Dark" | 2:55 |
| 6. | "Red Cloud" | 4:15 |
| 7. | "Eyeshine" | 11:03 |
| 8. | "Diablerie" | 5:21 |
| 9. | "Feather" | 13:32 |
| Total length: | 62:09 | |
Personnel
- Dorthia Cottrell – vocals
- Garrett Morris – guitar
- Parker Chandler – bass
- Ryan Wolfe – drums
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[8] | 28 |
| US Top Current Albums (Billboard)[9] | 63 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[10] | 3 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[11] | 13 |
| US Top Rock Album Sales (Billboard)[12] | 22 |
References
- ↑ Kaufman, Spencer (1 August 2018). "Windhand Announce New album, Eternal Return, Unveil "Grey Garden"". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
- 1 2 3 Currin, Grayson Haver (12 October 2018). "Windhand: Eternal Return". Pitchfork. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- ↑ Monger, James Christopher. "AllMusic Review by James Christopher Monger". AllMusic.
- ↑ Tremblay, Mark. "Windhand Eternal Return".
- ↑ Kennelty, Greg (3 October 2018). "Album Review: WINDHAND, Eternal Return". Metal Injection. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- ↑ "Windhand, Eternal Return: Chiaroscuro". The Obelisk. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- ↑ Stevens, Nathan (7 October 2018). "Windhand: Eternal Return". Spectrum Culture. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- ↑ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
- ↑ "Top Current Albums". Billboard.biz. October 20, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
- ↑ "Windhand Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
- ↑ "Windhand Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
- ↑ "Rock Album Sales". Billboard.biz. October 20, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.