"Ochs alternates between loud and soft volumes, and electric and acoustic textures, in order to assuage instead of assault."
Ochs’ reputation as the father of “dark folk” crescendoes on this, the German singer-songwriter’s fourth solo record. Theerstwhile Scott “Wino” Weinrich collaborator became equally obsessed with heavy metal and Woody Guthrie earlier in his career; his dualistic approach is more natural-sounding than ever on Doom Folk. Contrary to Nirvana and the Pixies, Ochs alternates between loud and soft volumes, and electric and acoustic textures, in order to assuage instead of assault. “Put yourself together now,” healer Ochs crows on “Hammer to Fit.” Come the concluding track, “Sweet Delusion,” we have.
Rating: 8/10
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Producer: Thommy Krawallo
