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THE AWFUL TRUTH - THE AWFUL TRUTH (CD, 2024, Brutal Planet) Pre-Galactic Cowboys
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Located in: Quincy, Illinois, United States
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eBay item number:236171500144
Item specifics
- Condition
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Type
- Album
- Language
- English
- Case Type
- Jewel Case: Standard
- Style
- Progressive Metal
- UPC
- 0637405141924
About this product
Product Identifiers
Record Label
Brutal Planet, Brua
UPC
0637405141924
eBay Product ID (ePID)
18071194327
Product Key Features
Format
CD
Release Year
2024
Genre
Heavy Metal
Artist
Awful Truth
Release Title
The Awful Truth
Dimensions
Item Height
0.39 in
Item Weight
0.20 lb
Item Length
5.62 in
Item Width
4.84 in
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs
1
Number of Tracks
8
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Tracks
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
Sub-Genre
Heavy Metal
Notes
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!
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Seller feedback (17,461)
- s***e (704)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSuper Fast Shipping. Artwork/CD As Described, Awesome Price, Packaged Perfectly, & Great Communication. I definitely recommend buying from this seller. \m/Nevermore - The Politics of Ecstasy (Gold CD) Bonus Rmst *Cracked Case (#256634250364)
- a***r (169)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseCD came well packed and in perfect condition. Fast shipping too. Had it within a few days. Would definitely purchase from this seller again.
- c***e (319)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis is a great CD bundle of Christian Heavy Metal. The price was great. The packaging and shipping was excellent. The CD’s are of excellent quality, appearance, and condition. I have purchased from this seller before and will continue to purchase from this seller. A+++ experience.SACRED WARRIOR + RAPTURE 4 Albums / 5-CD BUNDLE (2019, Retroactive) Xian Metal (#256092415051)