Martyr – Hopeless Hopes (Blue Marble 2-LP Vinyl)
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Canadian tech-death has always punched above its weight, and Martyr were among the first to prove why. Recorded when the band were barely out of their teens, *Hopeless Hopes* circulated on the underground tape-trading circuit before finding the wider audience it deserved, becoming a cult reference point for musicians who would reshape extreme metal in Quebec and beyond.
Hopeless Hopes is MARTYR's legendary debut full-length album. Originally self-released in 1997, Hopeless Hopes changed the landscape of the technical Death Metal scene.
From the onset of Hopeless Hopes, MARTYR's penchant for creating intricate, meticulously written technical Death Metal is palpable. Tempo changes, melodic guitar leads, and dual harmonies are scattered throughout. Featuring band members aged between 17 and 23 at the time, Hopeless Hopes shines with creativity and exploration. It's no wonder that members here went on to play in other Canadian landmark bands such as Voivod, Gorguts, Despised Icon, and many more.
Guitarists Daniel Mongrain and Pier-Luc Lampron present a tight and vicious guitar tandem. They inject loads of variation and subtleties in their riffs, moving from blistering speed attacks to mid-paced standard crunching effectively, giving the album great dynamics. Bassist Francois Mongrain shreds underneath it all. Drummer Francois Richard accompanies the band perfectly.
Available on CD and vinyl for the first time in over 10 years, the classic debut is fully remixed and remastered.
Tracklist:
- 1 Hopeless Hopes
- 2 Prototype
- 3 Elementals
- 4 Non Conformis
- 5 Ostrogoth
- 6 The Blind's Reflection
- 7 Inner Peace
- 8 Ars Nova
- 9 Nipsky
- 10 Enoz Praw
UPC: 781676759712
Label: Relapse
Release Date: 7.31.26
Format: LP Vinyl