Episode 287 - In Humor and Sadness by '68 w/ Grant Donaldson

<p class="" data-pm-slice="0 0 []">This week we have a guest! Grant Donaldson from Moni Jitchell (and many others) joins us to talk about the debut album by ‘68.</p> <p class="">Launching almost immediately after the abrupt end of the critically acclaimed Christian Metalcore The Chariot, ‘68 are a very different proposition indeed. At various points channelling equal parts southern blues, angular punk rock and noise rock, they couldn’t be further away from metalcore.</p> <p class="">Written in the studio and recorded in a very short space of time, In Humor and Sadness is both an extremely fun and seemingly spontaneous sounding record that also somehow comes across as well crafted. Truly a testament to the talent of Josh Scogin and drummer Michael McClellan, it’s an album full of ferocious energy, playing and charisma.</p> <p class="">In this episode we talk about the band’s history, including briefly touching on Norma Jean, The Chariot, Christian Metalcore and the band’s entire discography before giving the album itself a good once over.</p> <p class="">We hope you enjoy!</p> <p class="">VINYL FANS: Like the idea of the record club but don’t want the commitment? Well, this Christmas treat yourself or a loved one to our vinyl hamper, where will send you 3 albums from our extensive record club collection. Tell us which host you want to get albums from, and we’ll send them out for only £30 + postage. <a href= "https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1615294258/vinyl-hamper">Check it out, now.</a></p>