Cargo Records

Witch

J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. and his long time friend Dave Sweetapple were interested in forming a hard rock band. They found willing and able conspirators in Kyle Thomas and Asa Irons, members of New England avant-folk outfit Feathers.

On their eponymous debut album, this line-up mounts a mighty sonic tumult that harkens back to the classic heavy metal sound of early 70's outfits while still sounding modern in it's assault (and without falling into the ubiquitous "Stoner Rock" pigeonhole). In Witch Mascis returns to his first love, drums, playing with an unbridled passion that recalls his work with Deep Wound, his early 80's hardcore band. Witch headed into the studio and recorded their debut album with engineer John Agnello, immediately following an extensive Dinosaur Jr. reunion tour last Summer.

Track Listing

1 Seer
2 Soul Of Fire
3 Black Saint
4 Changing
5 Rip Van Winkle
6 Hand Of Glory
7 Isadora