Wash the Sins Not Only the Face by Esben And The Witch - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Streamlining their spookiness, Esben & The Witch achieve a darkly luminous sound on Wash the Sins Not Only the Face. Here, they're emphasizing song hooks as well as atmosphere. Singer Rachael Davies carries herself with the air of a bewitched medieval maiden as she brings a hint of jazzy rhythm to her haunting declamations. As an ensemble, Esben & The Witch wrap folk-rooted tunes in billowing feedback washes punctuated with delicate guitar filigree and crisp drumwork. Gauzy incantations like “Slow Wave” and “Shimmering” are matched with kinetic outbursts like “Despair” and stately ruminations like “Yellow Wood.” The band is inviting even when exploring bleak emotions, as the Sundays-like “Deathwaltz” shows. This interweaving of gentle and astringent textures frames lyrical scenes of ethereal vagabonds on shadowy journeys through distant kingdoms. The ominous restraint of “Pulling Down the Prey” and “The Fall of Glorietta Mountain” lead into the unleashed sonic violence of “Smashed to Pieces in the Still of the Night,” ending the album with a satisfying shiver.

1. Iceland Spar

by Esben And The Witch

Primary Artist: Esben And The Witch; Main Performer
Performer: Thomas Fisher
Rachel Davies
Daniel Copeman; Performer
Composer: Thomas Fisher
Rachel Davies
Daniel Copeman; Composer
Lyricist: Rachel Davies; Composer
Engineer: Tom Morris; Production
Mixing: Tom Morris; Production
Producer: Tom Morris; Production
Composer Lyricist: Rachel Davies; Other

2. Slow Wave

by Esben And The Witch

Primary Artist: Esben And The Witch; Main Performer
Performer: Thomas Fisher
Rachel Davies
Daniel Copeman; Performer
Composer: Thomas Fisher
Rachel Davies
Daniel Copeman; Composer
Lyricist: Rachel Davies; Composer
Engineer: Tom Morris; Production
Mixing: Gareth Jones; Production
Producer: Tom Morris; Production
Composer Lyricist: Rachel Davies; Other

3. When That Head Splits

by Esben And The Witch

Primary Artist: Esben And The Witch; Main Performer
Performer: Thomas Fisher
Rachel Davies
Daniel Copeman; Performer
Composer: Daniel Copeman
Thomas Fisher
Rachel Davies; Composer
Lyricist: Rachel Davies; Composer
Engineer: Tom Morris
Daniel Copeman; Production
Mixing: Gareth Jones; Production
Producer: Tom Morris; Production
Composer Lyricist: Rachel Davies; Other

4. Shimmering

by Esben And The Witch

Primary Artist: Esben And The Witch; Main Performer
Performer: Thomas Fisher
Rachel Davies
Daniel Copeman; Performer
Composer: Thomas Fisher
Rachel Davies
Daniel Copeman; Composer
Lyricist: Rachel Davies; Composer
Engineer: Tom Morris; Production
Mixing: Tom Morris; Production
Producer: Tom Morris; Production
Composer Lyricist: Rachel Davies; Other

5. Deathwaltz

by Esben And The Witch

Primary Artist: Esben And The Witch; Main Performer
Performer: Thomas Fisher
Rachel Davies
Daniel Copeman; Performer
Composer: Thomas Fisher
Rachel Davies
Daniel Copeman; Composer
Lyricist: Rachel Davies; Composer
Engineer: Tom Morris; Production
Mixing: Gareth Jones; Production
Producer: Tom Morris; Production
Composer Lyricist: Rachel Davies; Other

6. Yellow Wood

by Esben And The Witch

Primary Artist: Esben And The Witch; Main Performer
Performer: Thomas Fisher
Rachel Davies
Daniel Copeman; Performer
Composer: Thomas Fisher
Rachel Davies
Daniel Copeman; Composer
Lyricist: Rachel Davies; Composer
Engineer: Tom Morris; Production
Mixing: Tom Morris; Production
Producer: Tom Morris; Production
Composer Lyricist: Rachel Davies; Other

7. Despair

by Esben And The Witch

Primary Artist: Esben And The Witch; Main Performer
Performer: Thomas Fisher
Rachel Davies
Daniel Copeman; Performer
Composer: Thomas Fisher
Rachel Davies
Daniel Copeman; Composer
Lyricist: Rachel Davies; Composer
Engineer: Tom Morris; Production
Mixing: Tom Morris; Production
Producer: Tom Morris; Production
Composer Lyricist: Rachel Davies; Other

8. Putting Down The Prey

by Esben And The Witch

Primary Artist: Esben And The Witch; Main Performer
Performer: Thomas Fisher
Rachel Davies
Daniel Copeman; Performer
Composer: Thomas Fisher
Rachel Davies
Daniel Copeman; Composer
Lyricist: Rachel Davies; Composer
Engineer: Tom Morris; Production
Mixing: Tom Morris; Production
Producer: Tom Morris; Production
Composer Lyricist: Rachel Davies; Other

9. The Fall Of Glorieta Mountain

by Esben And The Witch

Primary Artist: Esben And The Witch; Main Performer
Performer: Thomas Fisher
Rachel Davies
Daniel Copeman; Performer
Composer: Thomas Fisher
Rachel Davies
Daniel Copeman; Composer
Lyricist: Rachel Davies; Composer
Engineer: Tom Morris; Production
Mixing: Tom Morris; Production
Producer: Tom Morris; Production
Composer Lyricist: Rachel Davies; Other

10. Smashed To Pieces In The Still Of The Night

by Esben And The Witch

Primary Artist: Esben And The Witch; Main Performer
Performer: Thomas Fisher
Rachel Davies
Daniel Copeman; Performer
Composer: Thomas Fisher
Rachel Davies
Daniel Copeman; Composer
Lyricist: Rachel Davies; Composer
Engineer: Tom Morris; Production
Mixing: Tom Morris; Production
Producer: Tom Morris; Production
Composer Lyricist: Rachel Davies; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

46 minutes and 41 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1413x1413 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

6/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Adult Alternative, Indie Rock

Label

Matador

Music Distribution Service

Matador Records

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 20, 2013

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

744861099154