The Bell Witch Mirror Reaper vinyl is an intriguing and captivating piece of music. This vinyl record, released in 2017, is the fourth full-length studio album by the American doom metal band Bell Witch. It is a double album, consisting of only one track that spans over 83 minutes, making it an immersive and intense listening experience. The album's title, Mirror Reaper, reflects the dark and haunting themes explored in its music. It delves into the notions of grief, loss, and mortality, taking listeners on an emotional journey. The record is known for its slow and heavy sound, characterized by distorted guitars, melancholic melodies, and eerie atmospheric elements.
BELL WITCH - Mirror Reaper - 2xLP Blue
With their third full-length album “Mirror Reaper”, Seattle doom metal duo BELL
WITCH have created their most enormous and all encompassing work to date that will
see its official release on Digital/2xCD/2xLP on Oct 20 th . By taking their blueprint for
minimalistic (the sole use of bass guitar, drums, and vocals), mournful, yet massive
sounding doom to a new level with “Mirror Reaper”, BELL WITCH have attempted the
unthinkable in the genre; a continuous 83 minute piece unfolding as a single time-
stretching track. Once again engineered and mixed by veteran producer Billy Anderson
who claims “Mirror Reaper” as one of the milestones in his entire producing career, the
duo of Dylan Desmond (bass, vocals) and Jesse Shreibman (drums, vocals, organ) have
pushed the BELL WITCH sound even further beyond their landmark 2015 LP, the genre
defining “Four Phantoms”. While still harnessing that massive, overwhelming,
monolithic crushing enveloping heaviness “Mirror Reaper” sees BELL WITCH explore
even further the other aspect of their sound; the more meditative, melancholic,
introspective, and somber tones making these elements even more singular. With the
addition of organ adding a new layer to BELL WITCH’s sound “Mirror Reaper” also
sees honorary BELL WITCH member and guest vocalist Erik Moogridge (of Aerial
Ruin) return once again offering an even more prominent presence with his vocals.
BELL WITCH, formed by Dylan Desmond (ex-Samothrace) and ex-drummer/vocalist
Adrian Guerra (RIP) first made an immediate impact within the death/doom metal scene
with their 2011 self-titled demo and would then partner with Profound Lore Records for
the release of their debut album “Longing” in Nov 2012. The duo’s second LP, the
acclaimed “Four Phantoms” released in April of 2015 would result in being recognized as
one of the doom metal triumphs of that year. It was a turning point album which saw the
band do even more extensive touring (in North America and Europe) and perform at
many notable events and festivals such as Roadburn, Basilica Soundscape, Pitchfork
Northside, Sled Island, and Psycho CA. Sept of 2015 would see a crucial turning point
which saw Guerra leave the band and be replaced by current
drummer/keyboardist/vocalist Jesse Shreibman. In May 2016 tragedy would hit with the
untimely death of former and co-founding member Adrian Guerra.
On the themes surrounding the concept and lyrics of “Mirror Reaper” the band state,
“Our original idea for this record was to write a two song album titled ‘As Above/So
Below’. These two songs would have been split into seven movements to correlate with
the 7 Hermetic principals. The process took a life of it's own and upon completion we have 1 song spanning 83 minutes. It is to be titled ‘Mirror Reaper’ in reference to the axiom ‘As Above So Below’. During the writing process we were devastated by the loss of our dear friend and former drummer, Adrian Guerra. In love and respect to his memory, we reserved an important yet brief section in the song for him that features vocal tracks left over from our last album. We believe he would be proud of it.”
1. Mirror Reaper
Label: Profound Lore Records
Media type: 2x 12" LP
Release date: October 20, 2017
Genre: Doom
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BELL WITCH - MIRROR REAPER Vinyl 2xLP
With their third full-length album Mirror Reaper, Seattle doom metal duo Bell Witch have created their most enormous and all-encompassing work to date.The band takes their blueprint for minimalistic, mournful, yet massive sound and expands it to a new level, doing the unthinkable in the genre: a continuous 83-minute piece unfolding as a single time-stretching track. Once again engineered and mixed by veteran producer Billy Anderson (who claims this as one of the milestones in his entire producing career) the duo of Dylan Desmond (bass, vocals) and Jesse Shreibman (drums, vocals, organ) push the sound even further beyond their landmark 2015 album, the genre-defining Four Phantoms. With organ adding a new layer, the album also sees honorary member and guest vocalist Erik Moogridge (Aerial Ruin) return once again offering an even more prominent presence with his vocals. On the themes surrounding the concept and lyrics, the band states: “Our original idea for this record was to write a two-song album titled As Above / So Below. These two songs would have been split into seven movements to correlate with the seven Hermetic principals. The process took a life of its own and upon completion we have one song spanning 83 minutes. It is titled in reference to the axiom ‘As Above So Below’. During the writing process we were devastated by the loss of our dear friend and former drummer, Adrian Guerra. Out of love for and in respect to his memory, we reserved an important yet brief section in the song for him that features vocal tracks left over from our previous album. We believe he would be proud of it.” Limited colored vinyl edition available to mail-order customers only, while supplies last!
The record is known for its slow and heavy sound, characterized by distorted guitars, melancholic melodies, and eerie atmospheric elements. The artwork of the Bell Witch Mirror Reaper vinyl is as captivating as the music itself. The cover depicts a black and white image of a ghostly figure, standing in a desolate landscape.
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The minimalistic design perfectly captures the somber and introspective mood of the album. Releasing an album as a single track is a bold move, but Bell Witch successfully pulls it off with Mirror Reaper. The continuous flow of music creates a seamless and immersive experience, allowing listeners to fully immerse themselves in the emotional depth of the music. It is a journey that demands the listener's attention and rewards them with a deeply cathartic experience. Overall, the Bell Witch Mirror Reaper vinyl is a masterpiece of doom metal music. Its atmospheric soundscapes and haunting themes make it a must-have for fans of the genre. As a vinyl record, it adds an extra layer of depth and richness to the listening experience, making it an essential addition to any music collection..
Reviews for "Bell Witch Mirror Reaper Vinyl: Is It Really Haunted?"
1. Sarah - 2/5 - The Bell Witch Mirror Reaper vinyl was a huge disappointment for me. The sound quality was subpar, with a lot of background noise and crackling throughout the album. It completely took away from the experience of listening to the music. Additionally, the packaging of the vinyl was not up to par. The album cover seemed poorly printed, and even the vinyl itself looked cheap and poorly made. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this vinyl to anyone looking for a high-quality listening experience.
2. John - 1/5 - I regret purchasing the Bell Witch Mirror Reaper vinyl. The mastering of this record is terrible. It lacks dynamic range and the sound is incredibly muffled. Every time I listen to it, I can't help but feel frustrated. The songwriting itself is good, but it's a shame that it's overshadowed by such poor quality production. I expected better from this vinyl release, but unfortunately, it fell short in every aspect.
3. Emily - 2/5 - The Bell Witch Mirror Reaper vinyl was not what I was hoping for. The vinyl itself skips and jumps in multiple places, making it almost impossible to enjoy the music. It's incredibly frustrating to keep adjusting the needle to try and get a smooth playthrough, only to have it skip again moments later. The vinyl packaging was also disappointing. It arrived with a cracked sleeve, which was not a good first impression. Overall, this vinyl release was a letdown, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.