
So when we’re writing the songs, it is informed by that. “We have so much instinct now for what the four of us would do on a song when we’re performing it. “It’s just the chemistry of the four of us having played so many shows together,” guitarist and producer Josiah Prince reflects. At the same time, the soundscape that ultimately takes shape is wholly the product of the current lineup’s 10 years as a creative unit.

In addition to the three songs that preceded the album, Skeleton Psalms boasts the hauntingly visceral title track “Skeleton Psalm,” the poignant celebration “Resurrecting Reasons,” the savagely ripping “20 20 Blind” and the irresistible compassion of “For the Life of Me.” Sonically, the album paints from a palette colored with every one of the releases in the band’s acclaimed 30-year career. The band called on mix engineer Nick Rad (Skillet), mastering engineer Sam Moses (Tenth Avenue North) and the drum recording skills of Lester Estelle (Pillar, Kelly Clarkson) to round out the creative team. For additional support on instrumentation, Mark “Traa” Daniels (P.O.D.) played bass.

Skeleton Psalms was created in house: produced by guitarist Josiah Prince at his studio The Ranch, written by Kevin Young, Andrew Stanton (guitar) and Josiah Prince, with drums from Joey West and additional backing vocal support from touring bassist Marco Pera. It’s almost like chapter 1, chapter 2, chapter 3: human depravity, the unconditional love of God, then victory.” “They all deal with similar themes, they all have an element of being autobiographical. “Every single song is intertwined and connected with each other,” lead singer and band founder Kevin Young reflects.

Acclaimed rock group Disciple has released their latest full-length studio album Skeleton Psalms, an opus of life and death led by the singles “ The Executioner” and “ Promise to Live.” The album is available from BEC Recordings/Tooth & Nail on all major streaming services.ĭisciple’s Skeleton Psalms is the story of humanity told in three parts: brokenness, mercy and ultimate victory.
