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Coma Witch

The Acacia Strain · 2014

64 min · 11 tracks · punk

A dense and punishing blend of sludgy riffs and haunting atmospherics that evokes a sense of existential dread.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • back-loaded tension with payoff
  • immersive experience for headphone listeners
  • cathartic release through heaviness
  • sustained intensity for deep focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quick, upbeat tracks
  • prefer light, airy soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 14, 2014, 'Coma Witch' marked The Acacia Strain's sixth studio album. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status in the heavy music scene after a series of successful albums, including 'Death Is the Only Option' and 'The Most Known Unknown'. This album also showcased a more experimental approach, particularly with the final track featuring a lengthy ambient piece.
Stylistic neighbors
Converge· Norma Jean· The Red Chord

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Human Disaster 3:46
  • 2 Cauterizer 3:19
  • 3 Send Help 3:26
  • 4 Holy Walls of the Vatican 3:23
  • 5 World Demise 3:02
  • 6 Nailgun 4:26
  • 7 Graveyard Shift 3:48
  • 8 Bridgepainter 3:47
  • 9 Whale Shark 3:19
  • 10 Delusionalisphere 4:34

Disc 2

  • 1 Observer 27:32

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