KAYO DOT · Moss Grew On The Swords And Plowshares Alike | BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold sleeve with insert.

Background information about 'Moss Grew On The Swords And Plowshares Alike'

Kayo Dot returns with their tenth studio offering "Moss Grew on the Swords and Plowshares Alike", and honestly, this might be their most emotionally devastating work yet. The album explores the stark frailty of human existence through Toby Driver's ever-expanding musical multiverse, but this time there's something different - a heavier, more doom-laden approach that feels like watching civilizations crumble in slow motion. What makes this release particularly special is that it was recorded with the original Maudlin of the Well lineup, bringing things full circle in the most beautiful way possible. The cyclic nature of existence permeates every note, creating an atmosphere that's both nostalgic and utterly contemporary.

The album serves as both a celebration of Maudlin of the Well's legacy and a bold step forward for Kayo Dot's avant-garde vision. Driver's multi-instrumental prowess shines through seven tracks that seamlessly blend harsh metal passages with delicate, almost fragile moments that'll leave you breathless. The production captures every nuance of their complex arrangements, from crushing doom passages to ethereal interludes that feel like whispered secrets from another realm.

For fans of: Maudlin of the Well, Ulver, Blut Aus Nord, and Neurosis

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. The Knight Errant
A2. Brethren of the Cross
B3. Void in Virgo (The Nature of Sacrifice)
B4. Spectrum of One Colour

LP 2:
C5. Get out of the Tower
C6. The Necklace
D7. Epipsychidion

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