The Dark Ritual, by The Dark Ritual

The Dark Ritual

by The Dark Ritual

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merusmetraton I'm sad to have missed the tape release on this one, one of the strongest Dungeon Synth debuts from this waning year. The dense keyboards weave through minimal base lines that ebb and flow effortlessly. Hope there is more (and a repress) from this most hallowed of Dark Ritual(s) in the future.

Kord Maurer The soundtrack to meandering through a rotted bog on a gloomy morn in search of a long-lost ritual shrine to a forgotten Lich (in an MS-DOS RPG) Favorite track: The Sapphire Chalice Overflows.

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	1.	The Dark Ritual 03:43
	2.	Tome of the Arcanist 01:34
	3.	The Bitter Wind Howls as We Gaze Upon the Mountain Crest 02:28
	4.	As the Waves Crash Along the Harbor 02:15
	5.	Amongst the Limestone Caverns of Old 02:39
	6.	A Flickering Light in the Tunnel of Terror 02:10
	7.	A Secret Passage 01:17
	8.	The Sapphire Chalice Overflows 02:24
	9.	Betwixt and Between, an Impish Traveler 02:18
	10.	Unsanctioned Knowledge of Ages Past 01:48
	11.	An Acrid Figure 03:27
	12.	Sunlight Illuminates the Grotto, a Single Moment of Peace 02:34
	13.	Lullaby for a Wearied Soul 03:12

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The Dark Ritual delivers a truly remarkable debut of old school dungeon synth in its most unadulterated form, capturing both an unsettling and euphoric atmosphere. With melodies that flicker like candles in the window of abandoned tower, the album stays consistent in its familiar approach while simultaneously taking unexpected twists and turns throughout. Tracks such as “Betwixt and Between, an Impish Traveler” guide the listener on a fantastical journey through uncharted realms, while others like “An Acrid Figure” capture a dreadful sense of anxious nostalgia, like that of questioning the sinister intentions of the curious shadows on the wall after succumbing to the effects of cauldron fumes. This album is nothing short of essential for fans of the genre, as The Dark Ritual exemplifies the crucial and familiar features of dungeon synth while also presenting something entirely original.

Photographs by Andrew Wilcox and The Dark Ritual
Layout by The Dark Ritual
Mixed and Mastered by Jon Lervold

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released November 20, 2023

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