What horror must invade the mind, when the approaching Judge shall find, and sift the deeds of all mankind [1]
Now death and nature with surprise, behold the trembling sinners rise, to meet the Judge's searching eyes [2]
Then shall with universal dread, the Book of Consciences be read to judge the lives of all the dead [3]
For now before the Judge severe, all hidden things must plain appear; no crime can pass unpunished here [4]
O what shall I, so guilty plead? And who for me will intercede? When even Saints shall comfort need? [5]
In weariness You sought for me, and suffering upon the tree! Let not in vain such labor be [6]
King of tremendous majesty, save me oh source of mercy [7]
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[1] 2nd stanza of medieval Latin hymn Dies Irae
[2] 4th stanza of medieval Latin hymn Dies Irae
[3] 5th stanza of medieval Latin hymn Dies Irae
[4] 6th stanza of medieval Latin hymn Dies Irae
[5] 7th stanza of medieval Latin hymn Dies Irae
[6] 10th stanza of medieval Latin hymn Dies Irae
[7] 8th stanza of medieval Latin hymn Dies Irae
I bought this strictly because it is on a Richmond VA label. Color me surprised! Sludgy, Doomy. Hardcore, Metal, whatever you want to label it, it is good! Also the cover art is pretty sweet! nostd
This wild 35-track all-metal benefit album features Mare Cognitum, Panopticon, and more reinventing songs by Tori Amos & others. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 3, 2020
Quite possibly the most full-on album I've ever listened to. Intense, and then some. 'Digital Tarpit' could describe both the track and the whole album: high-pitched guitar squeals that make your fillings itch coupled with merciless, suffocating heaviness. The Avenell-esque vocals top it off perfectly.
Brilliant - punishing, but brilliant. jim_fuego