Saint Vitus – Heavier Than Thou 2 x lpSaint Vitus Heavier Than Thou 2 x lp "Thoroughly ignored outside the deepest heavy metal underground throughout their long career, Saint Vitus only later received some recognition for their crucial influence over the late '90s early 2000s doom stoner metal scene. In fact, it could be argued that Vitus followers such as Sleep and Electric Wizard pretty much learned all their lessons from Heavier Than Thou a 14 track collection of Vitus' glory years

"Undulating soundscapes rise and fall

The band’s brief existence afforded only the sole offering of Sealed Shut

but the addition of Brent Mix's polyphonic bass lines (not to mention lead vocals on "Given Time") and Daniel Costello's methodical drum parts make this the most collaborative RR recording by far

across the mountains

In the press release for Polar

"Stranded in nowhere")

Ramon Marc Bataller on sax (élena

free melodicism and computer driven interactive improvisation

Jeffares' songwriting skills manage to turn Interpol-gloom into something simultaneously dark and highly-danceable

The ten songs that make up the album show us a very versatile band

holding it down on vocals and guitars

neurasthenic vocal performances