Stepfather Fred – Collecting Faith
Stepfather Fred’s “Collecting Faith” is a bright, complicated song that carries the listener through a variety of rock and metal different subgenres. Fading vocals create a spooky and enigmatic tone in the song’s future opening. As the additional instruments enter, this opening section swiftly changes, developing to a powerful heavy rock song. The song’s development is set in motion by the slower, almost melancholic rock vibe that opens the piece. But at 1:07, the song turns into full-on heavy metal, showing the band’s flexibility and talent in mixing several genres together. Stepfather Fred’s inspirations from Alternative Metal, Post-Hardcore, and Progressive Metal are most noticeable during this shift, as the song switches between sophisticated riffs and strong rhythms. The emotional impact of the song is significantly affected by the vocalist. The lyrics are delivered slowly and occasionally unpolished, which adds depth and drama to the whole experience and sends listeners on an emotional rollercoaster. “Collecting Faith” has a strong production quality that lets every component of the song shine. With obvious references to 1990s metal bands, the chorus in especially jumps out as memorable and catchy. Fans of that era will find meaning in the song, which seems both modern and intriguing thanks to this nostalgic flavor.
