Azimuth, by Elk Witch

Azimuth

by Elk Witch

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lloydd I own the bands first release (EP) The Mountain (2021).One thing i enjoy with new bands is to watch them grow. Now Azimuth in (2024). I liked the EP alot. Now this release shows how far the band has matured over the past 4 years.What a fantastic set of songs. Favorite track: Goddess of Winter.

Colin M. Everything from the cymbal crashes to the densely packed heavy riffs hit hard. It is so catchy and groovy you can’t help but love it. Favorite track: Empyrean.

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1.	Dead Silence 04:57	lyrics	buy track
Forsaken dry on fire Decay of those illusions Forgotten frozen valleys No shelter from extinction Below a pale and fading light Dark silence Exposing mold stone stains of past Dark silence Barren world stripped of operation Dark silence
2.	Azimuth 06:00	lyrics	buy track
Escape to high country The dust turns white and grey As the sun sets behind Watch the smoke blur my eyes Set across the open plains The sun guides the way See me through the winds and rain Ascend long winding path Look to the dry expanse Signs of life shine before Patched by green fields of chance Set across the open plains The sun guides the way See me through the winds and rain Here a lone mountain lies Born against star filled skies Clouds drift low overhead Hidden secrets within Set across the open plains The sun guides the way See me through the winds and rain
3.	Liminal Space 01:32		buy track
4.	Empyrean 05:35	lyrics	buy track
Burning through empty space and a distant sun lights the way Seeking a prospect world in the farthest reaches of the stay Approaching as fast as you can see Descending down to the mountain Of a great survey whose measures reveal secrets of the Earth Coding high levels of energy through sacred megaliths Transcending a higher consciousness Accessing strength from the mountain Begin the teaching of the true ancient wisdoms of the old Breeding with daughters of the high order Siring prodigy Forever changing what you will reach Ascending up from the mountain
5.	Vortex 02:39		buy track
6.	Universe 25 03:23	lyrics	buy track
Among the crawling chaos Beneath a sickly sky Life as you know begins to die Within the tortured valleys A world disorganized No place to fit no place to hide Another falls today Shot with a burning arrow Even with all you need The cities mold with decay Escape to darkened silence Can’t seem to socialize We run the path that’s set to fade The savage world unravels Denied and hypnotized System once relied begins to stray
7.	Space Drift 04:01	lyrics	buy track
As you wake with heavy eyelids Passenger on this drift through space Another day has slipped behind you Traveler of this time and place Ever think you were mistaken? Are you better off today? Don’t you come with all you offer Think I’ll stay where I can stay Now you know you are mistaken You’re no better off today Now you’ll plan out all your reasons Think I’ll stay where I can stay
8.	Ghosts of the Lupatia 05:05	lyrics	buy track
Day by day the sun would rise Burn across the brazen sky First to die the night turned cold So close, so far from home Look into the mist Shapes form in darkness Take one last breath A heavy fog lay upon the night Winds blow from southern skies The sea was cold and high and gray Come no tomorrow no more today
9.	Goddess of Winter 04:36	lyrics	buy track
Eyes that speak to you like the distant twilight Drawing you right in She will never let you back into the sunlight Holding you again Breath cold and silent The sun descends again Starving you within Shrouded in violet The sky is washed with grey Pulling you back in I can see through the clouds and hazy weather Survive the cold See me reach to the warming of the daylight Something takes hold

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ELK WITCH
AZIMUTH

Deven Andersen - Guitar / Vocals
Darren Wostenberg - Bass
Joe Coitus - Drums

recorded July - August 2023 at Vortex Studios
in Central Point, Oregon
production by Elk Witch
engineered and mixed by Deven Andersen
mastered by Dan Coutant at Sun Room Audio
in New Windsor, New York

cover art by Adam Burke
gatefold images by @nibera and @jadoarts

About the album:

“Azimuth is a natural progression from our first album, pushing the ingredients of those songs into a more refined and diverse selection of songs. This time around, we're delving into broader subject matters that extend beyond the earthly realms, exploring both the past and the future of existence. The title 'Azimuth' felt like the perfect fit, symbolizing direction and serving as the compass that guided us through the album's creation. In terms of sound, we aimed to obtain a sound that was operating at higher sonic level while also achieving clarity but retaining the core sound we have developed. Recording was a process, we spent 20 days tracking and 45 days mixing, with a significant time spent building in some additional underlying layers. Our goal was to enhance the production value compared to our last album, all while staying consistent with delivering original hand-painted artwork for the album cover. We hope all this comes through in finished record.”

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released April 12, 2024

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Elk Witch Medford, Oregon

Hailing from the Mountain landscapes of Southern Oregon, Elk Witch, a stoner rock trio emerged in 2019. Founded by guitarist/vocalist Deven Andersen, bassist Darren Wostenberg, and drummer Joe Coitus, the three combined their influences into sounds of Psych Stoner/Doom with elements of Prog/Rock. Elk Witch critics noted that for fans of Black Sabbath and The Sword that Elk Witch is a must listen. ... more

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