Chelsea Wolfe reveals, "Sleep and dream issues have haunted me all my life." Her 2015 album
Abyss directly tackles these troubles. This work offers a contrast of dark, hazy yet strangely calming moments with intense and disturbing ones. Wolfe describes it as "an inverted thunderstorm, the dark backward, the abyss of time", exploring different layers of the human psyche. The opening track, "Carrion Flowers", is a pounding industrial piece with Wolfe's emotional and hypnotic vocals. "After the Fall" is a standout 'drone - metal - art - folk' tune with sudden tonal shifts. Other great tracks include "Maw", "Crazy Love", "Iron Moon", and the title - closing track. To fully experience this emotionally rich album, listen to it from start to finish. It comes as a clear double vinyl with black and blue splatter, is an indie exclusive, limited edition, originally released in 2015, and is from the Sargent House label in 2023. Reviewed by buffalo fingers in 05/2016.
To use this vinyl album, just place it on your turntable and gently drop the needle onto the start of the record. Enjoy the music from beginning to end for the best experience. When handling the vinyl, make sure your hands are clean to avoid getting dirt or oils on it. Store the vinyl in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat to prevent warping. Keep the album in its sleeve when not in use to protect it from scratches and dust.
