# Disciple – Horseshoes & Handgrenades
Disciple's self-titled effort, Horseshoes & Handgrenades, arrives via Girder Records in 2022 as a compelling statement of purpose from the rock outfit. The album represents the band's artistic vision distilled into twelve tracks of energetic, direct rock songwriting that balances aggression with melodic sensibility.
The record opens with immediate impact through Dear X, You Don't Own Me, establishing a defiant tone that carries throughout the album's runtime. The opening side builds momentum through Watch It Burn and Invisible before shifting gears with The Ballad Of St. Augustine, demonstrating the band's range beyond straightforward rock aggression. The track Shot Heard 'Round The World follows suit, maintaining the album's thematic weight alongside its musical intensity.
The second side continues this trajectory with Battle Lines and Remedy, songs that showcase the band's knack for hook-laden compositions wrapped in bristling guitar work. Standout moments include Eternity, which extends beyond the three-minute mark to explore more expansive arrangements, and Revolution: Now, which channels the album's political and social undercurrents into a focused rock statement.
Throughout Horseshoes & Handgrenades, Disciple demonstrates a mature approach to rock music, avoiding genre clichés while embracing the form's inherent power. The closing pair of Deafening and Worth The Pain provides substantial finale material, with Worth The Pain's four-minute runtime suggesting a culminating emotional payoff. For vinyl collectors seeking contemporary rock with substance and conviction, this release merits serious consideration.
