German band Philosopher bills themself as a “Lovecraftian Death Metal” band and they certainly fit that role with the works of H. P. Lovecraft playing a major part in virtually everything they do. That was how I got to know these guys (and included them in my book).Well, since the release of that tome, these guys have put out this EP which continues the tradition that their first two releases began. I’d have to say that while I really liked the earlier stuff a lot, I think this EP blows doors on what they’ve done earlier. This is a purely awesome piece of work. It may be short, but for fans of creepy sounding death metal is a major winner. It also serves as a great introduction to these guys. I should also mention that the disc includes a video of the final cut – a live performance. If your PC works like mine you have to explore the disc to find it, though.

This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2006 Volume 6 at lulu.com/strangesound.