I wanted this album for a long time. It is a beautiful collection of poignant poetry set to music. Ellen's voice and style is unique and Palehound remains one of my favorite bands. My favorite song is Worthy, and I adore the video. Just a great band.
In truth, I love each of these tracks and cannot select a favourite. Twelfth of Never is a rare band which captures goth just as I think it should be--in the same vein as The Cure, or as cemetery music. It is a series of gloomy lullabies without screaming. This album is beautiful, haunting, and sad. Those who sang on this album have beautiful voices, and all possess tremendous talent musically.
As with their Blowing Bubbles album, I really cannot select a favorite track, because I love them all. Twelfth of Never was a remarkable find. I love how on both they have tracks with spoken words, like poetry and conversations. It reminds me of so many peaceful afternoons spent in cemeteries. I wanted to be able to give more money upon purchase, and was unable to. I hope that my reviews make up for that hopefully. This music is lifechanging and beautiful, and it means a great deal to me.
I have wanted this album for a long time :) The songs are hauntingly beautiful, and will stick with you forever. This is my favourite album of theirs, ethereal, dream-like, creepy, strange, and sad all at the same time. :)
I love this album because of its gentle acoustic sound that is paired so pleasantly with hippie folk. The lyrics are poetic and positive, reminding us that we need to respect one another, work together in the world, and to be kind. This is an important message, now more than ever. Botanical Theophany gives us a reprieve from what is happening in the world today and gives the listener hope and peace. The sound of this particular album is hippie-folk with a dash of Cat Stevens.
