Full Album Stream: Misery Signals - Absent Light

So one of the newest sections I created was "Full Album Streams".  Not only did this gave folks something to listen to when they are cruising the site (being that the original intention of this site was to acts as a hub to explore), but also a chance for people to explore new artists, new genres, and new albums before deciding to purchase them (also from links on AFGM's site).

Full album streams seem to be a new fad that a lot of internet savvy people are jumping on.  It can be in the form of a Soundcloud widget, a YouTube playlist, or even a single YouTube video.  This often gives record labels a chance to promote new artists and for people to subscribe to their social media pages.  So hopefully this provides you access to some new music, bands, and/or artists.  Cheers!

(Artwork by AFGM.  Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

PS - Feel free to send us an email if you have any albums you think you should be on this list or a new one coming out we missed.  We're always listening!

Formed in 2002, Misery Signals is an Canadian/American metalcore band originating from Wisconsin (and eventually Canada).  "Absent Light" is their fourth studio album and was released on July 23rd, 2013 via Basick Records.  Misery Signals is:

Karl Schubach - vocals | Ryan Morgan - guitar | Greg Thomas - guitar

Kyle Johnson - bass | Branden Morgan - drums

(Album artwork courtesy of Misery Signals and Basick Records)

1. A Glimmer of Hope
2. Luminary*
3. Reborn (An Execution)
4. Carrier*
5. Shadows and Depth
6. Lost Relics
7. Two Solitudes*
8. Departure
9. The Shallows
10. Ursa Minor
11. Everything Will Rust

(* = AFGM recommendations)



Absent Light, however late it may have been due, can be considered the keystone in the band's discography, a foothold for the reinvigorated, reenergized path that lies ahead. Take a look at "Ursa Minor" and "Everything Will Rust," the final two tracks on Absent Light, and by extension, two of the best in Misery Signal's complete body of work. Both showcase untapped potential in melody and performance, which are begging to be explored further in future material. Guest vocals all throughout the album are fantastically delivered, especially that of Bad Rabbit's Fredua Boakye. All of these wonderful features, backed by the demand of fans, reinforce the collaborative effort and the community mentality that can actually make stylized metalcore feel intimate and approachable, and ultimately inspire and cultivate stellar tracks to a high greatness, one that when developed fully has the ability to completely knock listeners off of their feet. It is fitting then to have titled their comeback Absent Light. Misery Signals very well may have filled that role. -Absolute Punk