The Lamp of Thoth – Sing As You Slay CD version

This is the CD version, limited to 500 copies, with all 4 (four!) Bonus tracks, and thus almost length album! As usual quirky, lovable old-school cult doom of the British trio, as a bonus, there is the song from the split 7 "with Kill for Satan, more new songs (studio / live), and the brilliant 'hand of glory' in the live version!“Into The Lair of the Gorgon” opens the CD in true classic Lamp Of Thoth style,most fans of the band will already know this one.The band is very unique and this song is typical of the bands style,the Doom Groove as i call is all over this track with its stop/start sections and great solo work by Mr.Reaper.While a lot of bands do songs like this,"The Lamp Of Thoth" somehow manage to put a original spin on it.“Thomas the Rhymer” is the odd track of the bunch as they perform a light piece of poetry inspired by something i cant get a handle on at the moment.Kind of bizarre they should include this on here but this band has always been a band that is different from the norm. “Ancient Fire” returns the band back to more mid - tempo Doom Metal madness,a lovecraft inspired tale.As usual the solo is just perfectly placed and executed,Mr.Reaper is becoming a real Guitar god and songwriter.Miss Emma Pentangle’s drumming compliment the guitar work perfectly and the song moves with move groove that most bands can muster.Best track for me is the brilliant “Sing As You Slay”, a lumbering doom tune that is once again proves the band is one of the best things going at the moment.Sure they are a little cheesy at times but the quirky nature of the band gives it a appeal that makes them stand out from other bands.On the CD you also get two live tracks originally released on a 7" single and the brilliant "The Doom That Came To Sarnath" which was featured on the split with Kill For Satan.This is essential to pick up if you can find it,especially if you don't have the above single and the split album.While the original 4 tracker was a little overpriced and short on running time,this CD version gives you over 40 minutes so it gives you at least some value for money.Pity its limited to 500 copies but its really just a teaser for the next full length album.Can't wait for that one,hard to rate this one too high though as i already have half the tracks on here and "Thomas The Rhymer" doesn't do much for me.Still worth every bit of 8/10.