First part of high
concept rock opus from Cumbrian freak-folk misfits, and a good excuse
to visit the Lake District.
The Witch And The Robot
is an apt name for a band whose music is two parts pagan freak
folkery and one part electronic krautrock. Much like their friends
and fellow Cumbrians British Sea Power, doing things differently is
their modus operandi.
So what we have is a
loose concept album featuring songs based on characters who all have
connections with the Lake District, some fictional, some factual.
Parts two and three will no doubt follow in due course. Despite such
localism, it's an album which by sheer force of its passion and
uniqueness should have wider appeal and contains many inspired
moments.
Click over the jump for more on Fear Of Mountains Part I.
