Christian Mistress - Possession - review
Christian Mistress - Possession - review
Tracklist
01. Over & Over02. Pentagram And Crucifix
03. Conviction
04. The Way Beyond
05. Possession
06. Black To Gold
07. There Is Nowhere
08. Haunted Hunted
09. All Abandon
A review by
Doc G. February 26, 2012
If you don't like old school heavy metal revivalism, you can just leave now. No, Possession isn't an album of strictly cornered-in nostalgia, but it is obvious what kind of heavy metal fans they're targeting. Christian Mistress play a stripped-down NWOBHM type sound with a touch of that stoner metal edge. When you hit play on this album, two things come to mind; these riffs rule, and; this chicks voice is awesome. It's basically Barn Burner-meets-NWOBHM-esque riffs, with smoky vocals that will probably appeal to those who enjoy the likes of Farida Lemouchi of The Devil's Blood.
Unfortunately, as thoroughly enjoyable as this album is, it still comes across the same sort of problem that most bands of this variety face; the "I've heard this before" syndrome. It seems like it's a foregone conclusion that this problem is something inherent to all types throwback music. It's something you should come to expect. Granted, the riffs are solid enough to keep it flowing, but there are a small handful of moments where the only distinct part of the music is the vocals of Christine Davis, who is probably one of the most unique vocalists in metal today.
Christian Mistress are another band that doesn't really push any envelopes, but manage to make up for any lack of innovation with just pure, solid songwriting and performance.
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It's definitely a great album. Christine Davis is sexy. 
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Sooo, good heavy metal, you say. Might as well check it out.
---- 7.0 means the album is good
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I love this band!!! I had no idea they had any new material out. Their debut album was superb and this one is something that I must check out. Thanx for the review and the update!
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While on their bandcamp two songs are streaming online and one of it starts with a crazy ass post-Motorhead riffs in "Haunted Hunted" has led me to check this album fucking out.
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I just can't say no to good female vocals  and yeah I absolutely enjoyed The Devil's Blood latest , so I'll probably love this too.
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After one listen, I really liked this, and I agree with the review and the rating. While there is that "heard-it-before" feeling, still they manage to make their OWN music, and that stonery feel and smoky vocals add some originality.
---- Savor what you feel and what you see Things that may not seem important now But may be tomorrow R.I.P. Chuck Schuldiner Satan was a Backstreet Boy
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I really like this one actually, good review. Sounds worth a buy based on the songs I listened to. Just has a nice feeling about it.
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Yeah, I cannot stop listening to this on bandcamp. Amazing classic metal, and the atmosphere and mood is precisely what it needs to be. Just ordered the CD 
---- "A life all mine Is what I choose At the end of my days" --The Gathering "A Life All Mine" from Souvenirs
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I liked their last one but I absolutely love this record. They really sound like one of the best of the Metal Blade bands circa 1980something.
---- "Randy Rhoads, although being a wonderful guitar player, could not play Asteroids for shit." - Lemmy Kilmister
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Posts: 7896 Written by [user id=17278] on 22.05.2012 at 04:51 This adds to my collection too. On a first listen I doubt i won't even go further to check it out their newer stuff but as i went for couple of spins, I thought it''ll be great to give it a "benefit of doubt" and adds this album to my collection. A very scratchy-filled-vocals but it outdo when it comes to overall performance.
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