Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Possessor: Stay Dead (2015)

I am approaching this band in reverse order apparently.  I have previously covered their 2019 album and yesterday, did their 2017 album.  This is an EP the band released early on in their existence from 2015. 

As this release is so early in the band's history, it reflects a much more raw sound.  The songs are mostly short and simple, revolving around one primary riff.  Only one song lasts longer than three and a half minutes, that being the closer "Lights Out/Crypt of the Sorceror", which is kind of two songs combined anyway.  The group's penchant for memorable, rocking riffs is present, even this early in the band's history. 

The EP, while very short, is a pretty good indicator of what Possessor would sound like later on.  Though it does not match the quality of their 2019 album, it is nevertheless an intriguing listen to a group that is just getting under way.

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