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Samothrace
Life's Trade
(20 Buck Spin)
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Epic soulful doom from Lawrence, Kansas. Double LP on 45 with a gatefold cover and poster. LP comes with a free download of the album. - Sean “SHOOTER” Sokol (Berkeley)
Samothrace plays ultra-heavy doom with harsh, alcohol-soaked vocals. A somber melodic sense also permeates the album’s four long tracks. The songs shimmer with desperation, hopelessness, and pain, and are meticulously crafted for maximum emotional impact.
Samothrace plays ultra-heavy doom with harsh, alcohol-soaked vocals. A somber melodic sense also permeates the album’s four long tracks. The songs shimmer with desperation, hopelessness, and pain, and are meticulously crafted for maximum emotional impact.








