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    The Conqueror Worm Jun/Jul 1995/The Prayer Chain
    The Prayer Chain — Mercury cover

    The Prayer Chain

    Mercury

    Reviewed by argylle

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    Label Rode Dog RecordsThe Conqueror Worm Jun/Jul 1995Jun/Jul 1995
    alternative rockshoegaze

    if you were hoping for a new p-chain album to chomp on this is not it. this is one to swish round for a while and get a good taste before you swallow and digest. (yes, i am eating right now.) it takes a while for this disc to get going "humb" the opener seems to take forever. i would say this is a bit more mellow than the previous one. it makes you wonder if their tour with starflyer 59 has influenced them that much. "grylliade" is a great lil' song though not picked by road dog for a single. "bendy line" and "manta ray" are my personal picks for this one. "manta" with vocals by caryn colbert and a starflyerish mood is simply beautiful. "bendy line" is just as nice. just as with all other p-chain albums it's a very hard album to describe stylistically but rest assured it's a treat.

    Other coverage for this album

    Heaven's Metal #53Reviewed by Brian Vincent McGovernHere we have a very strong third effort from the Prayer Chain. The album begins with a track called "Humb," which seems to last forever. This track is a dramatic, perhaps ominous sounding, prologue, readying the listener for a gratifying alternative experience. This band has been a leader among Christian alternative bands, and this Steve Hindalong (the Choir) produced disc proves why. While…

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