Alchemy as a concept has been surrounded by intrigue throughout the ages and across continents. Forming something of far greater appeal and value from everyday objects is a tempting pursuit indeed, and Spotlights‘ latest album does exactly this: Alchemy For The Dead sees the New York trio use the voices and instruments at their disposal to conjure a crushing, potent blend of ethereal doom that serves as a marked summit in the band’s career so far.
The venture is spearheaded by spouses Sarah (bass/guitar/vocals) and Mario Quintero (guitar/synths/vocals), with the trifecta of tumultuous sound completed by the pounding drumwork of Chris Enriquez. 2016’s debut full-length Tidals certainly made waves upon arrival, and subsequent releases compounded on this, growing their fanbase further still and earning Spotlights opportunities to tour with the likes of Pallbearer, Deftones, and The Melvins. Now, the band’s penchant for transforming ideas into sonic gold has delivered another successive record of thunderous music; let’s delve in and explore why…
