In the 17th century, Europe was gripped by a phenomenon known as the "witch fever congregation." This was a period of intense hysteria and fear surrounding the belief in witches and their alleged practices of black magic and Satanic worship. During this time, accusations of witchcraft ran rampant, and anyone who was suspected of being a witch was considered a threat to society. This led to mass witch trials and executions, where individuals were often tortured and forced to confess to crimes they did not commit. The witch fever congregation was characterized by a collective fear and paranoia that spread throughout communities. People believed that witches had the power to harm others, manipulate the natural world, and communicate with the devil.
yeah, agreed on this, it's solid
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People believed that witches had the power to harm others, manipulate the natural world, and communicate with the devil. This fear was fueled by religious beliefs and superstitions that were ingrained in society at the time. In many cases, accusations of witchcraft were based on hearsay, rumors, or personal vendettas.
Witch Fever
Congregation
Congregation might be Witch Fever’s first full-length, but the British collective have already found their sound. Fusing punk attitude and energy, grunge riffs, Gothic sensibilities, and occasional doom metal textures, their music is unrelenting, driven forward by head-bangable instrumentation and Amy Walpole’s singular vocals, always powerful and occasionally unhinged. This is gritty and passionate music, filled with outrage at some of the usual suspects: entrenched patriarchy, organized religion, reactionary politics, and the like. The biggest gripe to be found is a general sense of “saminess” throughout, although this is somewhat alleviated both by the brief nature of most of the songs and the greater variety introduced by the final one-two punch of the unusually restrained, aptly-titled “Slow Burn” and the absolutely frenetic closer “12”. Congregation works well for Halloween season listening, or really for any time that the mood calls for snarling, angry, “in your face” tunes. A few quibbles aside, this is a rock-solid debut and it’ll be interesting to see where these women take their music next.
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Album Rating: 3.8
Nothing earth-shattering here but this is a quite strong first effort that I think many here would enjoy.
1433 Commentsfound out that the bassist of Pigsx7 (Sam Grant) did production work on this and it sounds straight up my alley musically from what you wrote here so I'm excited to check!
10365 CommentsSeems like another one I should check
4483 CommentsAlbum Rating: 2.5
The vocals on here are so loud and so forward in the mix. Some cool riffs, though. It's a shame how distracting the vocals are, especially considering they would be more than passable if they weren't so damn loud.
That being said, I'm a big fan of this succinct, informative review.
24951 Commentsars incoming to complain about review length in. 3. 2.
13718 CommentsAlbum Rating: 3.5
yeah, agreed on this, it's solid
for me not as good as Amyl and the Sniffers but much prefer it to Petrol Girls
it's a punk album in rock clothing and I like that angle
33 CommentsRemind me of Babes in Toyland but with slightly less abrasive vocals.
186 CommentsLove that album art. Has kind of a 70's retro look to it.
5362 CommentsAlbum Rating: 3.8
@Dewi, yeah, I think this is in your wheelhouse for sure.
372 Comments^completely off-topic but is this Jim Lahey?
5362 CommentsAlbum Rating: 3.8
Frick off, Ricky!
*No, I'm not Jim Lahey, but yes, this username is a Trailer Park Boys reference.
372 Comments 643 CommentsAlbum Rating: 4.0
Didn't think much of this after a couple of tracks. but it grew on me real fast. Love the subwoofer-shattering bass in places.
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People would point fingers at their neighbors, friends, and even family members, accusing them of being witches in order to settle scores or gain some sort of advantage. This led to a culture of widespread distrust and suspicion. The witch trials during the witch fever congregation were often brutal and unfair. Accused witches were subjected to horrific forms of torture, such as waterboarding, finger crushing, and the infamous "witch's chair." These methods were used to extract confessions, even if they were obtained through coercion or threats. The most infamous witch trials of this period occurred in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692. During the Salem witch trials, more than 200 people were accused of witchcraft, and 20 were executed. These trials became a symbol of the madness and hysteria that gripped Europe during the witch fever congregation. Over time, the witch fever congregation began to wane as people started to question the validity of these accusations and the fairness of the trials. Enlightened thinkers and intellectuals began to challenge the notion of witches and witchcraft, leading to a decline in witch trials and a shift towards more rational and scientific thinking. The witch fever congregation remains a dark chapter in European history, reminding us of the dangers of mass hysteria, prejudice, and the abuse of power. It serves as a reminder of the importance of critical thinking, fairness, and justice in society..
Reviews for "The Role of Men in Witch Fever Congregations: Breaking Gender Stereotypes in Witchcraft"
- Jessica - 2 stars - I was really excited to read "Witch Fever Congregation" after hearing so many great things about it, but I ended up being disappointed. The story was slow and lacking in suspense, and the characters felt one-dimensional. I found myself bored throughout most of the book and had to force myself to finish it. Overall, I just didn't find it to be the thrilling and engaging read that others have claimed it to be.
- Michael - 3 stars - While "Witch Fever Congregation" had an interesting premise, I felt that the execution fell flat. The pacing of the story was uneven, with long periods of exposition and little action. The characters were not well-developed and I found it difficult to connect with them. Additionally, the resolution of the plot was unsatisfying and left me wanting more. Overall, it was an average read for me, but I can understand why others might have enjoyed it.
- Sarah - 1 star - I absolutely disliked "Witch Fever Congregation". The writing style was difficult to follow and lacked clarity. The story meandered without a clear direction and I found myself confused and uninterested. The characters were unlikable and their motivations were unclear. I struggled to finish the book and, in the end, it was a complete waste of my time. I would not recommend it to anyone.