Starspawn of Cthulhu - The Cursed Vision

 

Starspawn of Cthulhu - The Cursed Vision
Self released – 2023
Metal, Doom
Rated: ***

We suddenly realized we are actually in possession of all of the Starspawn of Cthulhu releases and then realized to our utter dismay and horror that we never got around to mentioning any of those four. Four, when you count the Electric Wizard cover Dunwich. We feel horrible and will try to make some sort of amends by at least talking about their newest one The Cursed Vision. Released at the end of January 2023, the album is yet another worthwhile chapter in the book of doom metal the Italian duo Starspawn of Cthulhu is composing. All their albums are based on tales by H.P. Lovecraft and this one focusses on the pain of individual characters from those stories. We submit to the doomed hallucinations for five tracks and almost thirty minutes, and immediately recognize the slumbering take on doom metal for what is it. A way to conjure those ancient horrors to the surface and reveal the pain they bestow upon those tormented individuals. The moments of respite, the opening of The Last Raft for instance, when the slow guitar ditty with its mediaeval touch offers some light and air. The guitar in Black Lotus, with the rising sound behind it, touching on a more gothic approach to doom. They all weave the elements needed to follow the characters through their ordeal. And those vocals, that almost recite, like an elderly town crier, causes the doom metal to almost feel like dangerous whispers in the dark. For lovers Cthulhuism a must hear doom metal tale…  

(Written by JK)

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