Perhaps a welcome comeback with the English language now that the CD has reached its' eleventh track and only one song up until here has had the benefit of an international tounge. Being delt the cards of quite few keyboards during the first half this track gives little remorse. Spitting vocals and unmatched riffing makes this song into an almost "Thrash-like" song with its' speedy arrangements. I pity those who cherish the faith of the cross. For here, the words are merciless as a tale of when inquisitors burn a child upon the pyres while trying to indoctrinate the population of the village with terror and by scaring them into submission. I, myself do feel extremely oncomfortable while entering churches whenever I am forced (friends marrieges, baptisms etc) since the buildings that stand yet today only serves as a horrible reminder of our ancestors payment in blood for the erection of these buildings.
Being christian with the heritage it bears is something I just cannot grasp.
The story is told from different characters and groups of people which creates a quite different storyline. If one doesn't understand who is saying what then the lyrics sound like utter nonsense since it contradicts itself. So it is wise to have the lyrics in front of oneself while playing the song if one cares about the lyrical contents.
Even though the title clearly states "Salem 1692" the songs story applies to almost any of Europes first encounters with Christianity. Since "Salem" in America is a well known landmark and has several documented witchburnings I felt it quite appropriet to also include it in the title along with most of the documents dated year.
Total running time: 6:35
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