Azimuth by Elk Witch
ELK WITCH
AZIMUTH
Deven Andersen - Guitar / Vocals
Darren Wostenberg - Bass
Joe Coitus - Drums
recorded July - August 2023 at Vortex Studios
in Central Point, Oregon
production by Elk Witch
engineered and mixed by Deven Andersen
mastered by Dan Coutant at Sun Room Audio
in New Windsor, New York
cover art by Adam Burke
gatefold images by @nibera and @jadoarts
About the album:
“Azimuth is a natural progression from our first album, pushing the ingredients of those songs into a more refined and diverse selection of songs. This time around, we're delving into broader subject matters that extend beyond the earthly realms, exploring both the past and the future of existence. The title 'Azimuth' felt like the perfect fit, symbolizing direction and serving as the compass that guided us through the album's creation. In terms of sound, we aimed to obtain a sound that was operating at higher sonic level while also achieving clarity but retaining the core sound we have developed. Recording was a process, we spent 20 days tracking and 45 days mixing, with a significant time spent building in some additional underlying layers. Our goal was to enhance the production value compared to our last album, all while staying consistent with delivering original hand-painted artwork for the album cover. We hope all this comes through in finished record.”
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Tracklist
| 1. | Dead Silence | 4:58 |
| 2. | Azimuth | 6:00 |
| 3. | Liminal Space | 1:32 |
| 4. | Empyrean | 5:35 |
| 5. | Vortex | 2:39 |
| 6. | Universe 25 | 3:23 |
| 7. | Space Drift | 4:01 |
| 8. | Ghosts of the Lupatia | 5:05 |
| 9. | Goddess of Winter | 4:37 |
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Forged in the Pacific Northwest, Elk Witch channel Oregon’s landscapes into fuzz-heavy journeys where doom riffs meet psychedelic storytelling. The trio blend Sabbath-inspired heaviness with psych and post-rock textures, drawing comparisons to The Sword and King Buffalo. Azimuth (Majestic Mountain Records) expanded their sound while cementing their place in the underground heavy scene.