We’re back with another one! Another one what? Another Praisedown ya doinks! What else?
This week on the Praisedown, Heath and Alex sit down with Oklahoma City-based musician Mars (@thepunk_crocs)!
Also find Mars’s robot opinions at their second Twitter, @robothatefacts!
Pull up a seat for a conversation about:
- The Wiccan sects that are too TERFy!
- Where different online communities fall on the sexuality spectrum!
- Going to church in the digital age!
Then, stay tuned for our review of Flyleaf and their 2009 album, Memento Mori!
Flyleaf delivers high-calorie riffs on Memento Mori
Forming originally under the name Passerby (2002 – 2004), Flyleaf released their self-titled platinum debut album in 2005. The album was a quickly realized crossover hit, scoring themselves tours with bands the likes of Disturbed, Three Days Grace, and Stonesour. More commercial success for Flyleaf followed, including musical appearances on Resident Evil: Extinction, Rock Band, and The Sims 2 expansion pack Teen Style Stuff.
Flyleaf released their second studio album, Memento Mori, in 2009. Memento Mori is generally well-received and occupied a #1 spot on US Billboard Alternative Albums, a #8 on US Billboard 200, and a score of 69 (nice) on Metacritic.
Flyleaf’s sophomore studio album delivers on many of the same fronts their self-titled album did four years earlier. Lead singer Lacey Sturm’s vocals continue to be well-complimented by the band’s aggressive sound, and chunky riffs. Memento Mori features a higher amount of softer, ballad-adjacent tracks which is a departure Flyleaf flirted with in their previous album. We here at the Praisedown believe Flyleaf is at their best when they’re bringing the stank.
For a more thorough review of the album, check out the episode below!
The Praisedown with Heath and Alex – Musical Crawdaddies: “Memento Mori” by Flyleaf with Mars Mack
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