Vxv by Wolves At The Gate - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

There’s a desperate sense of mission to VxV—the sophomore album by Wolves at the Gate—heard in the fervency of the band’s musicianship and the biblical rigor of their tunes. While still definably post-hardcore in sound, the band stretch out beyond the genre with spoken-word passages and prog-rock arrangement ideas. Nick Detty’s larynx-searing screams and Steve Cobucci’s melodic vocals create a tension that captures the spiritual struggle raging in the songs. Lyrically, VxV places God at the album's center as it returns again and again to the theme of Christ’s love and sacrifice. Whether exalting the Savior with blazing guitars (“Wake Up”), meditating upon redemption in rumbling tones (“East to West”), or embracing the Light to a surging beat (“The Convicted”), the band never flag in energy or zeal. “Dust to Dust” is probably the album’s heaviest tune, while “The Bird and the Snake” is a standout ballad. At six-plus minutes, the closing track, “The Father’s Bargain,” veers from volcanic eruptions to serene passages as it sums up VxV’s devotional, ultimately hopeful message.

1. Vxv

by Wolves At The Gate

Primary Artist: Wolves At The Gate; Main Performer

2. Wake Up

by Wolves At The Gate

Primary Artist: Wolves At The Gate; Main Performer

3. Dust to Dust

by Wolves At The Gate

Primary Artist: Wolves At The Gate; Main Performer

4. Return

by Wolves At The Gate

Primary Artist: Wolves At The Gate; Main Performer

5. Relief

by Wolves At The Gate

Primary Artist: Wolves At The Gate; Main Performer

6. The Bird and the Snake

by Wolves At The Gate

Primary Artist: Wolves At The Gate; Main Performer

7. Rest

by Wolves At The Gate

Primary Artist: Wolves At The Gate; Main Performer

8. East to West

by Wolves At The Gate

Primary Artist: Wolves At The Gate; Main Performer

9. Wild Heart

by Wolves At The Gate

Primary Artist: Wolves At The Gate; Main Performer

10. The Convicted

by Wolves At The Gate

Primary Artist: Wolves At The Gate; Main Performer

11. Majesty in Misery

by Wolves At The Gate

Primary Artist: Wolves At The Gate; Main Performer

12. The Father's Bargain

by Wolves At The Gate

Primary Artist: Wolves At The Gate; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

46 minutes and 34 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

11/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Metal, Rock

Label

Solid State Records

Music Distribution Service

RED

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 9, 2014

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886444629683