Description
US progressive metal group Mindless Hope new album Mental Truancy is released on CD via Sliptrick Records on January 17th, 2023. The group is made up of five unique personalities that bring their eclectic influences to every song. Soaring, multi-part harmonies combined with a driving progressive metal sound, best describes the group.
The band feel the defining message of Mental Truancy is that everyone goes through stuff. We all go through something. Everyone responds differently to those experiences, and some may persevere, and others may succumb. The point is, we all individually go through this emotional rollercoaster of life and may respond differently to similar situations, but we all collectively should be able to have the empathy to relate to each other’s individual experiences.
Mental Truancy was recorded, engineered, mixed, produced, edited and mastered by Matt Grosse and was co-produced by Mark David and Travis Ebner. The album Art is by Brittany Sutherland AKA OpalAcorn.
Tracklist:
01. A Bleak Scenario | 02. F.Y.I. | 03. Paradigm | 04. Detachments | 05. Eugenics | 06. Passive Defiance | 07. The Blind Bleeding the Blind | 08. Infinite Blue | 09. Close Proximity | 10. Suffer the Pain | 11. Void | 12. Closing July
Mental Truancy | Released January 17th, 2023 via Sliptrick Records
Mindless Hope is:
Matt Grosse – Lead/Rhythm Guitar | Mark David – Vocals | Travis Ebner – Drums | Frank Neill – Bass | Rob Covello – Rhythm/Lead Guitar
Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | On Sliptrick
metal-heads.de –
Das Fazit zum Album von MINDLESS HOPE hier bei metal-heads.de lautet dann folgendermaßen: das Material wird unter dem Stichwort Progressive Metal herausgebracht. Zwischen den Songs – aber auch wiederholt innerhalb einzelner Lieder – gelingt es, Abwechslung zwischen Härte und kraftvollem Auftreten und eher bedächtigen und melodieorientierten Tönen zu erreichen …read more
ironbackstage –
Overall, Mental Truancy is a remarkable album that firmly establishes Mindless Hope as a force to be reckoned with in the progressive metal genre. With their soaring harmonies, driving instrumentation, and profound lyrical themes, the band has crafted a musical experience that resonates on both an emotional and technical level. Mindless Hope’s ability to blend diverse influences while delivering a cohesive and engaging album is a testament to their artistry and passion. Mental Truancy is a must-listen for fans of progressive metal and anyone seeking an album that combines musical virtuosity with heartfelt storytelling …read more
progressor.net –
The overall impression is that this is music very much on the alternative side of manners, with some clear cut cases of progressive intent and execution, but with progressive rock elements highlighting the progressive aspect in material that is more metal dominated. A production to seek out by those who enjoy bands approaching progressive rock and metal territories from a more distinctly unusual direction …read more
moshville.co.uk –
From crushing deathcore blasts, Djent passages and melancholic moments, it’s the elongated workout of 17-minute central pillar “Eugenics”, a truly colossal piece of work, which dominates this album. it’s music that challenges and confuses, provokes, and delivers in equal measure. It jars and jolts the senses from start to finish …read more