Witch is Dave Sweetapple (bass), J Mascis (drums), and Kyle Thomas (guitar/vocals), but they're no indie-metal super group or side project; that would underestimate the band members' commitment. This follow-up to their 200... more »6 self-titled debut remains true to the classic heavy rock sound of the first, but has evolved as the band has learned to play to each other's strengths. They've returned to their punk roots and attack with a more aggressive tempo. This record burns with hostility.« less
Witch is Dave Sweetapple (bass), J Mascis (drums), and Kyle Thomas (guitar/vocals), but they're no indie-metal super group or side project; that would underestimate the band members' commitment. This follow-up to their 2006 self-titled debut remains true to the classic heavy rock sound of the first, but has evolved as the band has learned to play to each other's strengths. They've returned to their punk roots and attack with a more aggressive tempo. This record burns with hostility.
"When I saw that this was was coming out, I knew I was going to buy it on the release date. This was defiantly a disappointment for me. It felt like their style has completely changed, along with their overall sound/mixing. The vocalist is still the same, but the delivery feels forced and overwhelming. I'm not the kind of person who likes for a band to continue making the same album for their entire career, AT ALL. This album however, doesn't feel like a natural progression from their first album.
I most certainly buy their next album, in hopes for a return to their original sound. They are an amazing band in this genre. Their first album is VERY good. Go buy it instead.
If you already own their self-titled and liked it, don't expect too much of the same here."
Totally Damaged
Apple Brains | LA, CA | 04/10/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Weird, raw, punk, creative and free, this is way different than the sabbath-y first album, but in the best ways. It really grew on me and now I can't stop listening to it.... it can happen to you too..."
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
N. Jurkowski | Chicagoland, IL | 08/11/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Now that I got your attention with that title, you now know what you can expect from this great band. Yes, their sound resembles bands like "The Jesus & Mary Chain", "Black Rebel Motorcycle Club", "Love And Rockets", and the like. And, they do it very good. Their first self-titled album shouldn't be missed either. This band does not disappoint! Solid 5 stars!"
Sophmore surprise
P. Plowe | rochester, ny United States | 01/10/2009
(2 out of 5 stars)
"Unlike the first album which was a stoner/doom metal masterpiece, Paralyzed takes a more of a neo-punk metal shift. There are some decent songs on the album but this unfortunately was not what I was looking for when I bought the album."
Not so good now...is it
T. PYBURN | Alabama | 01/14/2009
(2 out of 5 stars)
"The person that said that their 1st album is better is spot on. This disk is a sad excuse for a second cd. I wish them better on their next release."
Track Listings (9) - Disc #1
