“Sanctimonious” is a thirteen tracked album, and all the songs follow the same concept: the story of Sister Alice (Age 21), Abbess Margaret (Age 71), Sister Joan (Age 28), and Prioress Clare (Age 43). A story full of lies, jealousy, freedom, deception, and, of course, religion criticism. The songs are pretty well built and full of twin guitars at their best. Throughout “Sanctimonious” lead guitars lines are amazing. It seems like they’re telling a story. “The Hound Of Heaven” is the highlight with its twin guitars leading and paving the way.
Two words about “Sanctimonious”: it is a concept album, and it’s pretty well built up! Listen Attic’s “Sanctimonious” with your eyes closed after reading the lyrics. Pay close attention to the musical direction. I bet you can see a film into your mind. Moreover, you can picture Sister Alice running away. I could even imagine Abbess Margaret ugly face. I’ve always thought that there are no creepiest places than convents. Try to picture “Sanctimonious” like a film or something. Great albums can make that happen. Creepy, isn’t it?
BTW, what a nice cover art. Make it an LP.
Track Listing:
- Iudicium Dei
- Sanctimonious
- A Serpent In The Pulpit
- Penalized
- Scrupulosity
- Sinless
- Die Engelmacherin
- A Quest For Blood
- The Hound Of Heaven
- On Choir Stalls
- Dark Hosanna
- Born From Sin
- There Is No God
Watch the official video “The Hound Of Heaven” here:
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