Face The Throne
Album Review
Face The Throne
Ephemera
progressive metalcore
release date: December 17, 2013
1. Repentance
2. Set Free
3. Almighty
4. Redeemed
5. Paid In Blood
6. Unworthy
7. Faithful
8. Hypocrite
9. The Second Law
10. Depravity
What is the blueprint for a good progressive release? A piece of work that brings you enjoyable moments from numerous genres all fused together. That is what Face The Throne have managed to do with "Ephemera", combining elements of hardcore, metalcore, and the latest form of prog metal...djent. All while throwing in breakdowns, moments of technicality, atmosphere and catchy melodies.
Face The Throne open up with two solid tracks with "Repentance" and "Set Free". Although they do not break any grounds here, they leave a lot to the mind with what to expect going forth with the album. Then they kick it into the next gear with "Almighty" and "Redeemed", showing they breakdown any room with their fusion of heavy hardcore and metalcore. "Paid in Blood" starts off in full fury in respected similarity to the likes of Christian heavyweights Phinehas. With that said, they created the most solid song on the record. Or so I thought.
It came pretty evident to me that with every song, FTT built on the previous song. Usually in music, bands grow with each record, and fans can see the differences in each release. With "Ephemera", that same effect takes place, except it is within ONE record. From the opening tracks through out the record to the ending, you can hear the band grow their sound and hone their skills. "Faithful" is a song that goes on to use the ever controversial clean vocals in an appropriate and mature way, not leaving one questioning a band and their direction. It also helps that they use them sparingly on the record and not over killing it with random cleans in every song.
FTT end out the record in three tracks that combine everything our ears have heard through the record. And before you know it, their 10 song debut is done. But it does not have to stop their for you, it is a record that should get some plays in your Christian metal playlist. In an age where bands change styles to fit the next generation of sound, FTT does not choose sides. They blend together what we have heard before and make it their own sound. A lot of potential is heard with this album, and there is still a lot of room left to grow, but FTT definitely has staying power in today's scene. Overall this is an enjoyable record, a record that should satisfy your personal tastes in musical style, and a record that ultimately unashamedly proclaims the truth in Jesus Christ.
4/5
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