Stavesacre's fourth album, the phonetically spelled (stavz'a'ker), is a remarkable leap from the band's work on Tooth and Nail. Once mired down in the muck of depressing alternative metal, through time Stavesacre has turned into a tight and dynamic emo group. First, they've managed to balance the mix of guitar and vocals perfectly, with Mark Salomon's dark moan carrying beautifully over the fuzz-drenched guitars. Boasting huge choruses, several intense musical breakdowns, and some trul...   [ read more ]

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Speakeasy, the third full-length Stavesacre album, ups the band's accessibility level with a greater emphasis on melodic songcraft. Their instrumental work is just as intense and aggressive as ever, and their lyrics begin to explore spirituality and Christianity in a bit more depth than before. But it's more significant that the band has taken a major step forward in terms of their songwriting skills, which helps make Speakeasy its best release to date. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide

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