Grand Theft - Grand Theft LP Death Hymns through the lens of Charles

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Grotesque vocals and strong drums permeate the thick

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comes their masterpiece of medieval atmospherics—A Crypt of Mysteriis—upon the finest wax of blackest vinyl

Grand Theft - Grand Theft LP Death Hymns through the lens of CharlesGrand Theft's lone 1972 LP stands as a peculiar, potent artefact of early 70s heavy rock, conceived in Seattle as a tongue in cheek jab at arena pomp, but abandoning parody for brute force. In a single combustible session, it leant on Dave Baroh's serrated guitar tone, Kevin Marin's thick, overdriven bass and Phil Klitgaard's forceful, unvarnished drumming, bringing about an impulsive coil of sound. 'Scream (It's Eating Me Alive)' and 'Closer to