Woods 3 The Deepest Roots and Darkest Blues

[WhiteBeastofWotan]

I find it a little hard to take the album seriously with lyrics like this (I have put the lines I find especially funny in bold):

Through Chaos and Solitude I Came…

Ripping down the valley of asphalt
Through a brainstorm of snow and ice
Where dynamite blasted the Canadian Shield, I ride
Highways 17 and 69

I understand the relation
Of black metal and modern life
How a cold winter scene
Can inspire distortion and screams

I am equal parts blood and ice
I am just as much man as tree
Through chaos and solitude I came
To become this black metal being

Each day I could see the changes
Each day I became more extreme
I understood how the sight of nature
Could inspire the sound of machines

I’ve traveled over dynamic earth at night
On highways 17 and 69
For the beauty of nature can lift my spirits
Even in the dead of winter.

Modern life can drive us to scream for the trees…(in harmony)
For those of us who can’t find peace, at least we can have a release.

I understand the translation
Universal in human nature
A common expression and interpretation
Of Black Metal and modern life

Focused and strong
Without distraction, I look within
No one to talk me out of what I believe
Without reaction, I proceed.

I was on my own and alone to decide
Black metal was all that mattered, at the time
I found faith inspired by nature
And I was defined.

On this northern highway, under the starry sky
Mine was a cold, nocturnal, winter ride

And in the distance…
A stranger flashed his lights…

 

[Krilons Resa]

lmao

 

[swizzlenuts]

Never was impressed with these dudes.

 

[Det Som Engang Var]

They have a few great songs they're just inconsistent as hell, and a bit pretentious.

 

[En Vind Av Sorg]

This album kinda makes me angry. Some parts of it are down right awesome, and then others just sound so bland and lifeless. I still listen to the demo on a regular basis, honestly it's probably one of my favourite albums. The band is very dedicated and hard working though, and I think they're worth supporting.

 

[En Vind Av Sorg]

Ohh and:

Obviously I knew there would be some people having a problem with a clean singing chorus and saying the words "black metal" in a "black metal" song (they do, they've already been e-mailing me about it, haha!), but that's us, that's WoY, and that song best represents our idea of what black metal can be and the source of our inspiration.

 

[cthulufhtagn]

the lyrics are too...earnest. they fail to evoke anything for me, not to say that generic "rraaaarrrrrgh wintermoonfrostgrimforestofeeeeeviiiiiilllll" would be a huge improvement but at least they wouldn't be as unintentionally humorous...whatever happened to "show, don't tell"? i guess that lyrical style in general is the main reason i haven't listened to WoY for a long time.

 

[David Gold]

For those who are interested in supporting us, and in case you haven't heard, WOODS OF YPRES' "Woods 3: Deepest Roots & Darkest Blues" has now finally been released, unleashed, and is now shipping!

Please view the "Woods 3" E-card, available in two versions, both containing info on how to order a copy of "W3":

Version 1) End of August Intro

Version 2) Dragged Across a Forest Floor Intro

View both versions here: http://www.eyesickle.com/woodsecard/3/

Our good friend Mike 'Eyecicle' Hartigan did a killer job on these, so please enjoy.

Thanks!

David Gold & the Woods... \w/

 

[Demilich]

I'm just watching youtube videos of you drumming for a Korean death metal band...

I was slightly surprised to see this but its alright stuff

 

[Reign in Acai]

the lyrics are too...earnest. they fail to evoke anything for me, not to say that generic "rraaaarrrrrgh wintermoonfrostgrimforestofeeeeeviiiiiilllll" would be a huge improvement but at least they wouldn't be as unintentionally humorous...whatever happened to "show, don't tell"? i guess that lyrical style in general is the main reason i haven't listened to WoY for a long time.

I agree about the lyrics. What I enjoyed so much about "Pursuit..." was the subliminal presentation. Woods III offers David's feelings on a hot plate. However, this style is somewhat negated by knowing that the words are heart felt, as opposed to being written by some 13 yr old with facial piercings. The heavy use of clean vox feels like over kill over the course of 15 tracks. I am warming up to it with every spin, but I doubt it will reach the level of the first two discs.

 

[circus_brimstone]

Listening to this right now actually. I really like the lyrics of "Your Ontario Town Is a Burial Ground" and "Distractions of Living Alone" because I can identify with what is said. The music, overall, is strong. There are only a few tracks that I don't care for, but I don't dislike any of them.

 

[Reign in Acai]

I seriously dislike "Iron Grudge".


"Your Ontario Town is a Burial Ground" is as catchy as a cold.

 

[circus_brimstone]

I seriously dislike "Iron Grudge".

Not on of my favorites either.

"Your Ontario Town is a Burial Ground" is as catchy as a cold.

Yeah, it really is. What's your favorite song so far?

 

[Demilich]

I don't know if I can pick a fav song. Overall very solid album, a couple of worthy tracks that I skip more often than not.

I'm happy with the results on this one!

 

[Reign in Acai]

The final verse to "Through Chaos and Solitude I Came..." is sublime!

 

[Demilich]

I might pick the title tracks as the best. Maybe.

 

[skyrefuge]

Right now I'd say "Your Ontario Town is a Burial Ground".

Yeah, that'd be my favorite too. Or, at least it's got the phattest hook, so it's the one I remember the most.

Overall it would be nice if the album was trimmed of a few songs, it's a bit too long for my sorry attention span.

Neil

 

[David Gold]

Thanks for the good comments and fair criticism. I accept! I agree that the album is long, but it didn't make any sense to us to cut any of the songs. We recorded everything we wrote and you got everything that we recorded. Of course some songs always turn out better than others, but I am really happy with the results of all the ones that turned our great! Of course, I have my own criticisms. "Mistakes Artists Make" is an underlying theme of this whole album. We acknowledge that we are by no means a cocky band claiming perfection on everything we do, but instead an indy band trying to do our thing on a very down to earth and humbling level, purging the last of those original inspirations (songs, riffs, lyrics) and figuring out who and what we really are based on what we think works and what doesn't. Sometimes you don't choose the song, the song chooses you, and you have to give it your damnedest to try to do it justice, record and release it so you can leave it behind and move on. "Expression" has always been more important than "perfection" on WoY albums. We do the best with what we have to work with, but in the end we want the song to come out and be heard, regardless of how it turned out. Having it all out there complete with a few flaws is still better than having a few whole chapters missing. I also believe that it is better to release all that you have because even the lesser songs have their moments that could influence and inspire someone to do something of their own (I could go on and on about this shit, haha, but this is how I think of the big picture here). Lastly, tying 15 songs together into one story/album is a hell of a challenge. Again, I'm proud of what we did. My advice is to take what you like from it. If you end up liking 7, 8, 9, 10 songs of 15, I hope you feel that you got your money's worth. In our position, we've never really had the luxury of time to hum and haw over too many details. Up until now, it has always been, write, rehearse, hope for the best and let 'er rip, record and release as it came out. It is what it is. Of course it's painful when despite your best efforts, a song you've chosen to release doesn't live up to your expectations nor those of the listeners, but those are the risks we have the liberty of taking as an indy band where the only people's money and reputation we risk is our own. Basically, when you make an observation of something that you find blatantly obvious, don't you think that we've noticed it, too? In the end, this whole last five years and three albums of WoY has only made us better. We still have everything to gain and very little to lose. "Woods 3" was the end of the raw / grim / indy / experimenting stage of WOODS OF YPRES. We have already begun writing "Woods 4" with a clean slate, some clearer objectivity and a new focus in a more professional direction. We are evolving while we solidify at the same time, with a greater sense of identity than we've ever had. They very, very, very worst is easily, definitely and unmistakably behind us. The best is yet to come!

All in all, thanks for listening! I hate the hate but I still love this shit!

DG - \w/

+ btw...

http://www.theomegaorder.com/s.nl/it.A/id.18694/.f

 

[David Gold]

As of today, make that AT LEAST three weeks in a row at #1 at The End Records!!! For those who ordered a copy, thanks one heavy ton! We are forever greatful! For those who haven't ordered a copy yet, PLEASE do so now! Help us keep this going, while it's going!!!

http://www.theomegaorder.com/s.nl/it.A/id.18694/.f

Thanks guys!!!

DG & the Woods... - \w/

 

[aztattooedsean]

Good to see it doing so well at the end records! Congrats David!