Review by Adam M on May 7, 2014.

Dwellers play good, old fashioned classic rock that has the hippy vibe ingrained. Riffs are crisp, hazy and melodies infectious as one would expect. There is a very heavy influence of the classics like Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix and Cream to be found here, but with a slight added heaviness. I found myself very addicted to this album in a similar fashion to the disc by Graveyard, Hisingen Blues.

The problem is holding its own next to the classics, which is a difficult task these two albums achieve quite well. There may not be as many innovative ideas as classics like Are You Experienced? or Houses of the Holy had at time, but there is an up in the ante of harmonious riffs that are complemented by a nice organ in the background. Return to the Sky is a highlight and really brings out the best groove from the band. The vocals are of the bluesy type that is very similar to the aforementioned Graveyard album. The tone of the music lends itself to being psychedelic at times. The music's heaviness is close to old Sabbath, but it carries more of the classic rock element with it. Recent material by Gypsyhawk would also constitute a good comparison of another band trying to recreate the classic feeling.

Don’t expect anything particularly original, but the performance of this old style is at least noteworthy, much like the Graveyard release. The injection of some major bluesy psychedelic portions from time to time breaks up the straightforward classic riffing at the right intervals. The constant groove is ever-present and will enrapture the listener. Pagan Fruit is an exciting and moving release that is one of the surprise releases of the year so far.

Ratting: 8 out of 10

Review by Alex on February 17, 2021.

New UK death doom metal offenders Coffin Mulch dig deep and go way back to the golden age of the genre to deliver what is perhaps one of the best death/doom EP's I've heard in a while and an early 2021 EP of the year contender. Cold cavernous growls, indistinct barking through the microphone equipped with bassy riffing and drumming muscularity I've yet to hear for a long time. This EP under the title Septic Funeral complies with the genre's main characteristics but is not afraid to add punk metal elements such as on 'Carnivorous Subjugation' in a reckless buildup to 'Coffin Mulch'. Their sound and technique is definitive and never sounds to be feeling its way around. These guys know what they are doing and the music on Septic Funeral is more than enough evidence to convince the veteran listeners.

More tracks could have utilized that bouldering growl heard on opener 'Septic Funeral' which is the favorite off this hulking beast of an album, and it should be added that the vocal dynamism is a strong point of the record. The guitar solos are precisely the kind of riffing you would have heard in the early to mid 90s in death/doom. The punky almost Asphyx-esque characteristics become a bit more apparent by 'Black Liquifaction' and is maintained for the remainder of Septic Funeral. Some parts also have a sort of black metal emanation that adds to the muscle of the music, whilst songs like 'Onward to Death' and 'Coffin Mulch' stomp around in the wreckage with elephantine chords on the guitars spreading out the sonic undoing. In short, make way for some heavyweight death/doom metal and keep a keen eye on Coffin Mulch.

Rating: 8.5 out of 10

Review by Alex on February 17, 2021.

New UK death doom metal offenders Coffin Mulch dig deep and go way back to the golden age of the genre to deliver what is perhaps one of the best death/doom EP's I've heard in a while and an early 2021 EP of the year contender. Cold cavernous growls, indistinct barking through the microphone equipped with bassy riffing and drumming muscularity I've yet to hear for a long time. This EP under the title Septic Funeral complies with the genre's main characteristics but is not afraid to add punk metal elements such as on 'Carnivorous Subjugation' in a reckless buildup to 'Coffin Mulch'. Their sound and technique is definitive and never sounds to be feeling its way around. These guys know what they are doing and the music on Septic Funeral is more than enough evidence to convince the veteran listeners.

More tracks could have utilized that bouldering growl heard on opener 'Septic Funeral' which is the favorite off this hulking beast of an album, and it should be added that the vocal dynamism is a strong point of the record. The guitar solos are precisely the kind of riffing you would have heard in the early to mid 90s in death/doom. The punky almost Asphyx-esque characteristics become a bit more apparent by 'Black Liquifaction' and is maintained for the remainder of Septic Funeral. Some parts also have a sort of black metal emanation that adds to the muscle of the music, whilst songs like 'Onward to Death' and 'Coffin Mulch' stomp around in the wreckage with elephantine chords on the guitars spreading out the sonic undoing. In short, make way for some heavyweight death/doom metal and keep a keen eye on Coffin Mulch.

Rating: 8.5 out of 10