The past few months I have listened to music a lot less, which has shown me what music I like enough to miss.
Defy the skies - Unleash the archers
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mebmyQQOUvnBaIQ5cfZ_BXVAehVotRFsQ
This EP is great all around, and holds it's identity so distinctly, I wish it was a full length album. These tracks show off the vocal maturity that the band had worked for throughout Demons of the Astrowaste and I am simply enamored by Brittany's control. There is a reason she is my all time favorite vocalist, and this EP shows it. The chorus's grab me and hold on tight.
Lyricaly speaking it's very intriguing. Unleash the archers is of course known for the storytelling in their concept albums, and this being an EP there is not as much as their other albums, but that doesn't stop it from coming in incredibly strong with "The Path Unsought", telling the story of a nameless prophet on the edge of death telling our protagonist to carry on and lead the way to a brighter dawn. This convinces our protagonist to stop being apathetic and prepare for the daunting task ahead.
Each of the next 3 tracks contribute to the story as well. There are interesting parallels to draw between Defy the skies and both Demons of the Astrowaste and Apex from a world building point of view. I wonder if the band has any materials that might connect the various stories they have told.
I could spend hours and paragraphs glazing Unleash The Archers, but I need to get back to work. I'm gonna come back here and leave another reply at some point, probably