Awful Truth -Awful Truth - CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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1.1 It Takes So Long

1.2 Circle of Pain

1.3 I Should Have Known All Along

1.4 Higher

1.5 Ghost of Heaven

1.6 No Good Reason

1.7 Drowning Man

1.8 Mary

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In the late 80s, King's X had just launched their now-iconic Sam Taylor-produced debut album Out of the Silent Planet (1988), ushering in what would soon become known as the "Houston sound." This sound was a unique blend of progressive metal, groove, rock, and rich harmonies. Around the same time, another band began making waves: The Awful Truth. They had recorded their debut album for mainstream Metal Blade Records but sadly broke up before it even came out. By the time the album was released in 1989, two-thirds of The Awful Truth had formed a new band with two other members, the now-legendary Galactic Cowboys, further defining that groovy-metallic Houston Sound.Although signed to the infamous Metal Blade Records (known for releasing albums by Slayer, Fates Warning, Voivod, etc.), The Awful Truth's eponymous album featured poetic lyrics expressing a sincere faith. A key example is "Ghost of Heaven":High above the highest starSongs of You the angels singOnly You could fill my heartOnly You could bring me where You areGhost of Heaven, hear my pleaHoly voice, won't you speak to me?Most of the material was written by David von Ohlerking and is adventurous, though more in a traditional progressive context, not foreshadowing the unpredictable style of the Galactic Cowboys. The one track with shared writing credits is Drowning Man, where you can definitely hear the chugging riffs and rhythms that would characterize Monty Colvin and Alan Doss' next project. The distinctive guitar sound, overdriven/mid-rangey bass tones, and oblique Christian imagery in the lyrics are reminiscent of the first four King's X records, but The Awful Truth ventures into heavier and more progressive territory. The epic Should Have Known All Along might even be mistaken for a lost King's X song, especially with the way Ohlerking's vocals break at the end, sounding very Dug Pinnick-like. The end result is a stone-cold classic in every way.The 2024 Brutal Planet Records reissue has been completely remastered by Rob Colwell (Nevermore, Flotsam & Jetsam, King's X, Poundhound, Voivod, etc.) and it sounds better than ever! Packaged in a jewel case with a 12-page lyrics booklet featuring band photos, this limited edition of just 500 CDs is a must-have. Grab this slab of progressive hard rock brilliance while you can!

Limited to 500 copies.

"Awful Truth" is the self-titled and only album by the progressive metal band Awful Truth, originally released in 1989. This CD edition from BRUTAL PLANET brings back a cult classic for fans of technical musicianship and innovative songwriting. The album stands out with its complex arrangements, blending elements of progressive rock and heavy metal, highlighted by intricate bass lines, dynamic drumming, and soaring vocals. Awful Truth was formed by bassist Monty Colvin and drummer Alan Doss before they went on to greater fame with Galactic Cowboys. Their unique sound has influenced many within the genre despite their brief existence. BRUTAL PLANET is renowned for reissuing rare gems from the hard rock and metal scenes, ensuring that important albums like "Awful Truth" remain accessible to new generations of listeners.

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637405141924

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