Hemasanctum by The Mosaic Window
The Mosaic Window mastermind, Andrew Steven Brown, released the following statement concerning the album:
“Hemasanctum is a concept album that explores my current thoughts on life, relationships (parent-child), and loss. While it may or may not be obvious, the album starts with a song about birth and ends with a song about death. In between are songs intentionally out of order (like the roller-coaster timeline we all experience) subtly relating to topics like self-awareness, mental health, abortion, religion, and grief.
This album is the first Mosaic Window record to feature a real drummer - Gabe Seeber of Abigail Williams, Vale of Pnath, Obscura (live), Decrepit Birth (live), Carach Angren (live), and many more. Additionally, I am still in awe that there are two guest solos from the legendary (and possibly my favorite) guitarist Andy LaRocque. Both Andy and Gabe absolutely nailed their parts, and I couldn’t be more elated for their presence on the record.
Hemasanctum was written and recorded between October 2023 - February 2024 at my home studio, and mixed by Damian Herring over the Summer of 2024. I am so proud of this album, and hope listeners can appreciate it too. Cheers!”
Tracklist
| 1. | Incantation to Summon the Unstable | 5:01 |
| 2. | The Pounding of Hooves | 4:36 |
| 3. | Black Bethlehem | 5:31 |
| 4. | Turibulum | 4:49 |
| 5. | Ash Like Anvils | 4:08 |
| 6. | Night Disease | 3:32 |
| 7. | Shrouded in Pain | 6:05 |
| 8. | Hymn to Silence the Light | 8:15 |
Credits
Andrew Steven Brown - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Producing, Engineering.
Damian Herring - Mixing and Mastering.
Additional Musicians:
Gabe Seeber - Drums
Andy LaRocque - Guitar Solos (Tracks 2 and 4)
Album Art: “Dead Mother I” by Egon Schiele (1910)
