The Throne of Whispers and Dust

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• “As if in contradiction with something, now one music, now another, this album appeals to the paranoid essence in me to tell a new story. SDO intricately combines simple elements from different styles to push the boundaries of the genre, without ever giving preference to anything. I especially like the bits of industrial and ambient that decorate this album so much.”

  — Sharoyko Andrey · favourite track: The Throne of Whispers and Dust

• “I set out having recently become rather fond of Gregory’s work. This is so painstakingly visceral, and epic, and accessible, and well placed but not over produced. Damn fine work! Thanks Silent Deep Ocean 🙏🖤✨”

  — Benjamin Murray · favourite track: Aeons of order quickly turn to dust

• “This is so magnificient. Has some early Tristania vibes and at the same time has it's own identity.”

  — Daniel Siconnelli · favourite track: Softly, the soul bleeds

• “US Atmospheric Doom / Gothic Metal. A one man, Gregory Ritchey, project. Those harsh vocals are divine! When you contrast that with the female vocals you get magic... :) Agree with all the comments here! This is not only a great album but a complete debut which is simply stunning! I am very much looking forward to much more! The entire album fits perfectly with the description too! Thanks SDO! Highly recommended!!!”

  — bmurator

• “"Not my genre, not my female vocals, and yet, it grabs" - I just said to a friend. Thanks gods I casually pressed play when it showed up in my feed. Love me albums that take me on a journey just before dawn..... To be listened to front to back, otherwise it'll be like a crime story without the last chapter, as it starts as gothic doom to develop into... post-ABM? Whatever. Grabs. Fans of Katharos XIII may lend it an ear too.”

  — YomaBarr