ABYSMAL GRIEF – Taetra Philosophia Gatefold-LP (Marble Red Vinyl)

Second press in dark red / black marble.

While Abysmal Grief offers more of the same violet doom with Taetra Philosophia, it’s interesting to note how hindsight already makes it feel like an appropriate epitaph. There are admittedly points on tracks like “Speculum Fractum” that get a little dragged out and it can be easy for some tracks to roll together, but the band’s knack for consistency is well-preserved. Like any reliable institution, there aren’t any surprises here but listeners can get a final taste of everything they enjoy.