Samothrace
plays ultra heavy doom with harsh alcohol-soaked vocals. And yet a
somber melodic sense also permeates the 4 long tracks on Life’s Trade.
Not in the overused, weepy Euro-doom tradition, but distinctly
Midwestern, soulful and blues inflected. The songs shimmer with
desperation, hopelessness and pain. “Awkward Hearts” is both world weary
for the plight of the oppressed and also intensely personal. The
melodic interplay of guitarist Bryan Spinks and Renata Castagna is
distinct in doom played this heavy and each song is meticulously crafted
for maximum emotional impact.
Recorded and mixed by
Sanford Parker (Buried At Sea, Pelican, Nachtmystium) Life’s Trade rates
as a stunning debut by a band soon to be on top of the doom genre.
Limited deluxe double LP packed in a gatefold sleeve
Comes with a poster
Includes an mp3 download card