Full Album Stream: Slaves - Through Art We Are All Equals

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!

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!

(Artwork by AFGM.  Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)


"Through Art We Are All Equals" is the debut album by Sacramento, California's Slaves.  It was released on June 23rd, 2014 via Artery Records.  For this album, Slaves consisted of:

Jonny Craig - Lead vocals/Piano | Alex Lyman - Lead guitar 

Christopher Kim - Rhythm guitar | Jason Mays - Bass | Tai Wright - Percussion

Slaves is currently recording their sophomore album set for release sometime in 2015.  They will also be looking to replace Jason Mays and Christopher Kim as both have exited the group (currently being filled in by Colin Viera and Jonathan Wolfe).

(Album artwork courtesy of Slaves and Artery Records)

1. The Fire Down Below*
2. This Is You Throwing In the Towel
3. The Young And Beyond Reckless (Feat. Tyler Carter)
4. My Soul Is Empty And Full Of White Girls
5. Those Who Stand For Nothing Fall For Everything
6. The Hearts Of Our Young (Feat. Natalie Craig)
7. There Is Only One God And His Name Is Death*
8. The King And the Army That Stand Behind Him (Feat. Kyle Lucas)
9. ASHES.DUST.SMOKE.LOVE.STARS.THE.ONE
10. The Upgrade Part II*
11. Starving For FRIENDS (Feat. Vic Fuentes)

(* = AFGM recommendations)



Like many other long-time fans, I was both excited and apprehensive for what Slaves would be. It’s safe to say that fans can rest easy with their debut release, and Craig seems to be committed to putting his time and energy into this new endeavor. Long time fans can also get a hint of the short-lived post-hardcore supergroup Isles and Glaciers with the guest vocals from Vic Fuentes in the track “Starving for Friends,” which is a nice little trip down memory lane. The album also involves strong guest vocals from Tyler Carter of Issues, Kyle Lucas and even Craig’s sister Natalie Craig. Craig has come a long way from his constant drug use and the infamous MacBook scandal of 2011, and it seems he’s finally found a sense of purpose in music again. -Mind Equals Blown