The Angel Witch sound is - as far as HM can be- original. It was described in early days as 'Sabbath played through a cement mixer' which accurately describes the wall of sound rhythm guitar work and the complex bass lines. Since then a rhythm guitarist has been mysteriously dropped, and highly distorted and even more complicated bass playing from Kevin Riddles has taken its place. Kevin Heybourne's excellent lead playing and Dave Hogg's drumming are still, however, their same old selves.

The album comprises mostly old tracks, with the addition of some new material. The track Sweet Danger was perhaps unnecessary as it was released recently as a single, and the omission of classics like Extermination Day and Baphomet will disappoint those who know them.

One cannot help feeling on listening to this album that Angel Witch were perhaps trying a little too hard. Every track is note perfect, and most are contoured by overdubbed background synthesizer from Kevin Riddles. Kevin Heybourne's vocals are way over the top on some tracks, particularly the mock-live chorus of Angel Witch and Sweet Danger. The producer, Martin Smith, is a little inconsistent though, some tracks being the old Angel Witch noise where all instruments blend together, other tracks clearly separating them.

On the whole, despite these criticisms, the album is an excellent one. There are pieces with incredible atmosphere (notably Angel Of Death, Gorgon and Sorcerers). Nearly all tracks display the ability of all three musicians: Hogg's rhythm changes, Riddles' riffing and Heybourne's solos are all supreme musicianship.

The album is then although inconsistent still very good. For the most part it has atmosphere and musicianship, Heybourne's guitarmanship being noticeable and even original in places. An interesting interpretation of the Angel Witch noise.