Originally released in 2003, this four song EP is a good introduction to a doom 'n' sludge band that's been making a name for itself with an intense live show that backs up the evil gruel they call music. Documents of Grief is a collection of cancerous dirges, a slow-moving and corrosive hate fucking for the ears. That sort of dismal noise is ok for some, but I prefer a little more depth and some sort of hook to get me more involved. "Red Monarch" and "Praise the Witch" offer just that, with the former's almost psychedelic guitar leads and the latter's bad mushroom trip groove. Just when you think you can't take any more of it, they loosen up just enough, and then drag you back down into their dank, dark hell.

Graves at Sea from Arizona have made a lot of noise in the underground the past few years. Already considered one of the best Doom bands in existence the band has yet to issue their debut LP. Documents Of Grief was self-released by the band back in 2003 and quickly sold out and hasn�t been seen since now. The band followed it up with a self titled 7 inch and then last year's highly praised split album with Asunder. This is an essential document of Doom�s present and future!

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