February 21, 2026
This new Alan Sparhawk track, released the day before Ash Wednesday, is perhaps the closest contemporary analogue to a biblical imprecatory psalm I’ve ever heard. It literally sounds like a howl from the depths of despair, furious and invoking God’s vengeance on the wicked. It’s not for the faint of heart, but it’s a deeply affecting piece of art and I can’t stop thinking about it. I’ll be sitting with this one for a while.
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