Moss Grew on the Swords and Plowshares Alike
| Moss Grew on the Swords and Plowshares Alike | ||||
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| Released | October 29, 2021 | |||
| Genre | Avant-metal, gothic metal, doom metal, progressive metal | |||
| Length | 58:35 | |||
| Label | Prophecy Productions | |||
| Producer | Toby Driver | |||
| Kayo Dot chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metal Injection | 8.5/10 |
| Sputnikmusic | 4/5 |
Moss Grew on the Swords and Plowshares Alike is the tenth studio album by avant-garde band Kayo Dot. It was released on October 29, 2021 via Prophecy Productions.[1]
Critical reception
Metal Injection gave Moss an 8.5/10, writing that it "epitomizes why Kayo Dot remains a laudable one-of-a-kind project"; singling out track "The Necklace" in particular, describing it as "surreally gothic, with an utterly mesmerizing blend of syncopation and electric guitar arpeggios" and "one of the band's greatest musical moments of the past decade".[2] Everything is Noise highly praised the album, claiming it to be "definitely one of the best Kayo Dot records" and "a thoroughly amazing album" wherein "the reward is proportional with your investment in this record".[3]
Track Listing
Music by Toby Driver. Lyrics by Jason Byron.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Knight Errant" | 8:20 |
| 2. | "Brethren of the Cross" | 8:19 |
| 3. | "Void in Virgo (The Nature of Sacrifice)" | 9:10 |
| 4. | "Spectrum of One Colour" | 4:56 |
| 5. | "Get Out of the Tower" | 7:05 |
| 6. | "The Necklace" | 8:09 |
| 7. | "Epipsychidion" | 13:12 |
Credits
- Toby Driver - vocals, bass, guitar, synthesizers, etc.
- Greg Massi - guitar
References
- ^ "Moss Grew on the Swords and Plowshares Alike, by Kayo Dot". Kayo Dot (and the music of Toby Driver). Retrieved 2021-11-13.
- ^ Blum, Jordan (2021-10-28). "Album Review: KAYO DOT Moss Grew On The Swords And Plowshares Alike". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
- ^ Miklos, Robert (2021-10-28). "Kayo Dot - "Moss Grew on the Swords and Plowshares Alike"". Everything Is Noise. Retrieved 2021-11-13.