WHO: Propagandhi
WHAT: At Peace
WHY: I could argue that Propagandhi started making their best music once they left Fat Wreck Chords. It might be a hard sell, because of Tomorrow’s Ashes, but their post-Fat releases have been formidable and raging. At Peace continues on the thrash metal path and does what a good album does from a band who wants to keep exploring their style: it sounds different on a first hearing but becomes more and more enjoyable after each listen. The heavy riffs, the political themes and the slight humor are all there. It’s great seeing a band this old still be at the top of their game. Looks like they’re not coming to the US any time soon, so make sure you get your Propagandhi fill in album form, for now.
Listen to it here.