On Virtue Falters, Ritual Howls made a significant leap forward, pairing their sweeping gestures with songwriting that was just as compelling. They continue their evolution on Ruin, delivering a set of even more tightly constructed songs that reestablish pounding, pulsing industrial beats as the backbone of their sound.
From the first notes of their sixth album, it’s clear Ritual Howls’ mastery of atmosphere remains. The glowering twang of “Follow the Sun” conjures images of long black leather jackets and swirls of clove cigarette smoke, but it also boasts hooks that claw their way into listeners’ heads and stay there. Ruin is also a showcase for Paul Bancell’s increasingly commanding baritone: on “In the Morning,” his booming delivery…

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