A Plea for Purging is a hardcore/metal band coming out of Nashville, TN. Their sound is a little hard to describe, but let me try: downtuned, complex poly-rhythmic chug patterns, huge open notes, fast syncopated drumming and one of the most distinctive vocalists/frontmen on the planet. This latest album is, in my opinion, the most diverse product to ever come from this five-piece. It includes some of their heaviest riffs (Sick Silent America, Golden Barriers) and the introduction of some very well-placed clean vocals (The Fall, Trembling Hands, Finite, and The Jealous Wings which is actually sort of a ballad.). The production value on this album is a definite improvement from Depravity, with more sound effects, crisp sounding cymbals, and distinguishable guitar tracking. The lyrics are loosely centered around a "wolves in sheep's clothing" theme, demanding listeners to not be fooled by those with less than pure motives. The lyrics also convey a feeling of a loss of faith in the human race ("If I were God, we'd all be dead" - taken from Shiver) after some hard times experienced by the band.
I preordered this album, and with good reason: APFP is a great band from both a musician's standpoint and that of a music lover. Christians and agnostics alike can appreciate this onslaught of heavy music easily. I've personally met the guys, and never before had I found the dudes on the other side of my speakers to be so cool in person. I highly recommend this album and their entire catalog, for that matter. I'm anxiously awaiting the next album, especially after the melodic side to these guys. I want to see where this new direction takes them. 5/5
Tracklisting:
- The Eternal Female
- Sick Silent America
- Shiver
- Golden Barriers
- The Fall
- And Weep
- Trembling Hands
- Finite
- The Jealous Wings
- The New Born Wonder
@ the warehouse in Jackson, MS
the Schecter I won from Facedown Records for preordering TMOHAH.
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