The Great Depression (Trigger the Bloodshed album)
The Great Depression is the third studio album by British death metal band Trigger the Bloodshed, released on April 16, 2012, through Candlelight Records. It is the band's final studio album, as they disbanded in 2013.
The album saw the band experimenting with a more groove-oriented and thrash-influenced sound compared to their previous, more brutal death metal approach. This shift in style was met with mixed reactions from fans and critics.
Track Listing:
- The Great Depression
- Dead Vein
- Knives and Nails
- Swallowing Sanity
- Spiritual Suicide
- I Kneel
- Straitjacket
- De-Breed
- King of Fools
- A Vision of Torture
Personnel:
- Pete Hunt – Vocals
- Rob Purnell – Guitar
- Dave Purnell – Bass
- Dan Wilding – Drums
Reception:
Critical reception of The Great Depression was varied. Some reviewers praised the band's willingness to evolve their sound and experiment with different influences, while others criticized the album for moving away from the band's earlier brutal death metal style. The album's production was generally well-regarded.
Legacy:
While not as commercially successful as some of their earlier work, The Great Depression remains a significant release in Trigger the Bloodshed's discography. It showcases the band's willingness to experiment and challenge their listeners, even as it marked the end of their active career.