CD Review : Age of Taurus - Desperate Souls of Tortured Times (2013 Metal Blade
Records)
by: Jeff Blackburn
Desperate Souls of Tortured Times is the debut full length album from
London doomsters Age of Taurus. Unlike many new doom bands, Age of Taurus has
that old school feel while being fresh. There are so many great influences that
I can hear on DSOTT . Candlemass, Cathedral, Saint Vitus, and the mighty
Trouble. Age of Taurus cover all the bases here. There is the traditional slow,
sludgy doom tracks. There are faster tempo songs that incorporate all the
components that encompass the doom style. Nothing here is bucking the trend of
what has been done before. What does set the Age of Taurus apart from others is
emotion. As a fan of doom metal emotion is key for me. I like the doom that has
the eerie feel to it. Songs that make you weep inside as you listen to it. The
vocals are clean and full of emotion as TobyWright tells his story. You can feel
the desperation and woe come right through your speakers. Even on the more
upbeat songs, the listener can hear the desperation coming through from the
masterful bass work of Richard Bruce, and drumming of Darius Clayden. The guitar
work of both Wright and Alastair Riddell tie this powerful release
together.
Overall : I give Desperate Souls of Tortured Times a 8 out of 10. Age of
Taurus have released a doom masterpiece! As I said before, it's all in the
delivery. Not a single track has that long overdraw, this is still going on feel
to it. Walk with Me , My Queen really ties up the first half of the record with
it's sad and desperate mood it sets. Desperate Souls of Tortured Times has a
fast but crushing rhythm with the devastating low end. I have found my new go to
doom record for 2013, and recommend it to any fan of good doom metal.
Tracklist:
1- A Rush of Power
2- Sinking City
3- Always in the Eye
4- Walk with Me, My Queen
5- Desperate Souls of Tortured Times
6- Embrace the Stone
7- The Bull and the Bear
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