Alright, let’s get into this. Witch by Sleeping Corpse is one of those albums that kinda sneaks up on you. Released in 2016 outta New Zealand, it’s a self-released gem under the labels Not On Label and Dead Somniloquy Records. The dude behind it all? Doom Master—yeah, that's his name—who handles both keyboards and synths like some kind of dark wizard.
The album floats around genres like Stage & Screen, Electronic, with styles dipping into Dark Ambient, Witch House, Dungeon Synth, and straight-up Ambient vibes. It’s moody, mysterious, and honestly feels like walking through a foggy forest at night while someone whispers creepy stuff in your ear. But hey, isn’t that what makes it cool?
Now, there are two tracks I gotta talk about because they stuck with me for different reasons. First up: “The Cycle Of Air.” This one starts off super subtle, just this low hum that builds into these haunting synth lines. You can almost feel the air shifting around you—or maybe that’s just my overactive imagination—but damn if it doesn’t give off serious witchy energy. Like, picture yourself standing in front of an ancient altar somewhere deep in the woods, except you didn't bring any snacks and now you're regretting life choices. That’s “The Cycle Of Air” for ya.
Then there’s “Spiritstone,” which hits harder right from the start. There’s this pulsing rhythm that feels kinda hypnotic, like it’s trying to pull you into another dimension or something. The layers here are wild—you think you’ve got a grip on the sound, but then BAM, another texture slides in and messes with your brain. Honestly, after listening to this track, I spent way too long staring at my wall thinking about...stuff. Maybe that’s what spirit stones do? Who knows.
What really ties this whole thing together is how raw and unpolished it feels—not sloppy, just not trying too hard to impress anyone. It’s like Doom Master said, “Nah, I’m just gonna make some spooky-ass music and call it a day.” And honestly? Good move. Sometimes perfection is boring anyway.
So yeah, Witch might not be everyone’s cup of tea, especially if you’re more into upbeat tunes or whatever passes as "mainstream" these days. But if you dig atmospheric sounds that transport you to otherworldly places (or just wanna freak out your roommate), this album’s worth a spin.
Oh, and fun fact—I listened to this while making toast once, and suddenly plain old bread felt like part of a ritual sacrifice. True story.
