REVIEW: Disciple “Scars Remain” (CMT)

After slugging it out on the independent scene for more than 10 years and gaining a respectable grassroots following, Disciple made its way to the proverbial big leagues with a much-buzzed-about national debut in 2005. While the self-titled effort was certainly a positive progression from the rapcore leanings of the band’s previous indie efforts, the disc suffered from predictable lyrics and a predisposition for too many sound-alike tracks.

Thankfully, on their sophomore effort Scars Remain, the band takes a few risks (especially musically) that really pay off. Kicking things off with a metal-driven vengeance is “Regime Change,” a catchy, guitar-infused call to action for believers that has more grit and gravitas than anything from the band’s previous album. Ditto for the hardcore-esque title track, which is probably Disciple’s most aggressive work yet. Despite the heavier evolution in sound, however, there’s still a modern rock flare at its center, making it accessible for those who wouldn’t necessarily namedrop Norma Jean and Underoath as their favorite artists. […read more]

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