The Loser

Returning after a seventeen-year hiatus, Gospel pivots from traditional screamo towards a sound dominated by vintage progressive rock, with Johnathan Andrew Pastir's prominent organ and keyboard work recalling bands like Yes and Genesis. The album's compositions are built around the kinetic, jazz-fusion-influenced drumming of Vincent Walter Roseboom and Adam Dooling's frantic, tortured vocals, creating a dynamic interplay between melodic prog textures and raw post-hardcore intensity. Producer Kurt Ballou provides a crisp, powerful recording that captures the band's intricate musicianship and ambitious arrangements with clarity and force.