'violet cries', recorded and produced by the band's daniel copeman, easily ranks amongst the more audacious and ambitious debut albums, whether in recent memory or in matador's long history. 'violet cries' is instantly captivating...romantic and gothic, a shadow of something intangible and otherworldly. think a mix of siouxise, slowdive, witch house and early 4ad. esben and the witch display an effortless aptitude for creating a sense of drama and intrique. bewitching.