Reviewed! Hatebreed - The Divinity of Purpose
Hatebreed
The Divinity of
Purpose
Razor & Tie
When asked about The
Divinity of Purpose, Hatebreed’s sixth studio album, Frontman Jamey Jasta
said it is ‘all pit, no shit.’ Hey, when you’re right, you’re right. It’s
grimy, it’s guttural, it’s shattering – it’s Hatebreed. The Divinity of Purpose showcases Hatebreed as a band that knows
their skills, and lives within them. This album is a curb-stomping, one nearly
devoid any and all things melodic, though it’s not lacking anything in the
intense groove department (“Honor Never Dies,” “The Language,” “Before The
Fight Ends You”). Unfortunately for Hatebreed, the problem that persists with The Divinity of Purpose is the same problem
that has existed on pretty much all of their releases – this album sounds just
like the last one. Still, that shouldn’t deter you from checking this record
out. And to be honest, would you really want Hatebreed flipping the script and
penning a ballad? Pretty easy answer there. In short, The Divinity of Purpose is Hatebreed being Hatebreed – take it or
leave it.
Grade: B-
Go Download: “Honor Never Dies”
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