Search - Old Time Relijun :: Witchcraft Rebellion

Primal rock at it's best!

Justin Whyte | Baltimore, MD | 11/08/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Front-man Arrington De Dionyso flaunts major rock 'n' roll chops on this, his finest release. The man is driven by primal motives that most of us have forgotten through the passing of time. He looks at the world of good and of evil, light and dark, Fire and water and screams, wails & rocks it out in an impressive display of vocalism. You really have to hear it to fully appreciate it. The cymbols/drums have a lo-fi tin can-like sound, with the exception of the bass drum, which is huge. The stand up bass is an excellent accompaniment and the manic Bass Clarinet almost mimics Arrington's manic vocals. I highly recommend this Old Time Relijun release in particular.



Check out "King of Nothing". That's my pick."

Old Time Relijun is crazy lo-fi rock...

Hayden Rapp | 09/26/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"These are not traditional pop tunes, even by indie standards. The vocals are crazy-excellent (and occasionally Yoko Ono-esque (but don't let that scare you)), the music uses unconventional scales, the drums are killer primitive. The album has a raw, lo-fi sound; it reminds me of old-school Beck in that respect but with tons more energy. Musically, Old Time Relijun somewhat reminds me of The Residents, so if you're into that and don't mind a rougher sound, Witchcraft Rebellion is probably worth your cash."

It's Terrifying/Beautiful/Terrible

Hayden Rapp | Walla Walla, WA USA | 03/11/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have always liked alternative music, but this isnt even alternative. It is a trio of musicians who make beautiful/terrible/horrifying noises at the same time. It is outrageous how 3 musicians can make something so terrifying yet beautiful. If you aren't fond of pointless music I dont suggest this for you, but if you want something truly different this is the album. Between his Yoko Ono impressions and his blaring bass clarinet solos Arrington De Dionyso is no ordinary musician. Also I enjoy how Aaron Hartman plays a stand up bass instead of a regular bass which i think sounds much better for their type of music, and Phil Elvrum's almost primitive sounding drums sound great with the music. Like I said if you want something different get this."