Woods Of Ypres - Against The Seasons: Cold Winter Songs From The Dead Summer Heat CD

1. The Shams of Optimism 03:02
2. Crossing the 45th Parallel 06:47
3. The Sea of Immeasurable Loss 07:06
4. A Meeting Place and Time 08:46
5. Awaiting the Inevitable 04:56

The final Earache release from the Woods Of Ypres back catalogue goes way back to the very beginning of the band, with their debut EP at last becoming available again at a reasonable price.

"Against The Seasons" laid the foundation for their later work, with their trademark blend of furious black metal riffs and blasts beats intertwined with melodic, folky passages from the get-go. The emotionally raw and personal lyrical content that set the band apart are also apparent, with "Awaiting The Inevitable" a particular highlight.