Of Truth + Reconciliation

Staple | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 30, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Flicker Records
• ASIN: B000AHJ84C
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #140,595 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Do or Die

2. Forcing Generals

3. Honor and Integrity

4. Gavels from Gun Barrels

5. Sound of Silence

6. Black, Blue and Gold

7. The Best of Times

8. The Day the Blind Revolted

9. Circles We Run

10. Final Night

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This album is very well done..., October 3, 2005

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Ryan "yahweh_jireh" (KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Of Truth + Reconciliation (Audio CD)

This album was much different then I thought it was going to be. Their debut album just rocked and it had a lot of catchy songs that in my opinion would get main stream coverage if they weren't a christian band. On this new album there songs aren't catchy like that, but its still very very good. Its hard for me to even explain this album. Its a very creative album. And the lyrics are very good. That impressed me as well on there debut album. Dude's a awesome writer. Definitly worth buying....

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very passionate, powerful, and thought-provoking music..., October 21, 2005

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Patrick Hodges "Flame" (Evansville, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Of Truth + Reconciliation (Audio CD)

Staple is a incredibly unique band. They play powerful post hardcore rock (heavy rock with a mix of singing/talking/screaming), but if you're not a fan of the genre - don't let that keep you from checking these guys out.

Staple's incredibly thought provoking Christian lyrics really are the base of the music as they really talk about pushing harder and harder for Christ and not getting involved in this messed up society that we live in (Do or Die, Sound of Silence). They're real people though - as they talk about the struggle of not just putting on a show and claiming to be Christians, but really striving to live your life for God (Honor and Integrity). There are many more great Christian themes on this CD, as well. Even if you're not a Christian, however, the lyrics are really phenomenal and definitely worth hearing.

As far as the music itself goes - it is easily some of the best of its genre outright. The guitar riffs are very fresh and interesting: sometimes extremely fast chords mixed with scales, and sometimes slower acoustic music. The drums also drive the album very well. The lyrics, as I mentioned above, are incredible. Keim's unique vocals perfectly blend singing, speaking, and screaming into the music seamlessly - and each variation is used appropriately.

All in all, Staple's sophomore effort is some of their best material yet. Their unique, incredible sound is something that is not found often in any genre of music today. And their very evident faith and lyrics that listeners can apply to their own walks with Christ make the album all the more wonderful. Check it out - I sure hope you love it as much as I do!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Christian alternative to System., October 2, 2005

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shadowfax "Christian Rock Lover" (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Of Truth + Reconciliation (Audio CD)

For a while all I listened to were bands like mxpx, Hawk Nelson, and Pax 217. The Absolute hardest I would go was Thousand Foot Krutch... and then I heard this band's debut. I was blown away and can safely say that if it weren't for this band I would not like this type of music.

As for this cd... every song on this disc is phenomenal, except that is for the hidden track.. I found it to be a little boring. I thought that their last album was 'bleepin' awesome and didn't think it could be beaten, but they completely blew it out of the water. The guitar riffs, the drums, and absolutely the singing. It's the perfect mix of screaming and singing.. I hate nonstop screaming, but this is just perfect. I thought that the vocals on Do or Die were a little annoying, but besides that, this album has no flaws. Its got about the best Christian message out of any of my cds but they don't beat you over the head and I like that about them. It's always in my player, and is truly the BEST album I own.. and I have alot.

A great Christian alternative to System of a Down, and you should give it a listen even if you don't like System.