Stick To Your Guns’ eighth studio album, Keep Planting Flowers, released on January 10, 2025, exemplifies the band’s enduring influence in the hardcore genre. Produced by Beau Burchell, the album delves into themes of resilience, personal growth, and social justice.
The opening track, “We All Die Anyway,” introduces the record with a symbolic shovel breaking ground, setting a tone of confronting life’s challenges. Songs like “Severed Forever” and “More Than A Witness” highlight the band’s intense energy and introspective lyrics, with “Severed Forever” standing out for its punk-infused pace and existential themes. “Permanent Dark” offers a somber contrast, exploring fear and despair. Collaborations with artists such as Scott Vogel of Terror on “Who Needs Who” and Connie Sgarbossa of SeeYouSpaceCowboy on “H84U” enhance the album’s communal spirit. The title track serves as the emotional centerpiece, blending intricate guitar work with anthemic choruses to encourage hope and perseverance.
Overall, Keep Planting Flowers solidifies Stick To Your Guns’ position as a cornerstone of modern hardcore, merging unrelenting aggression with thoughtful introspection.
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