Description

Course of Empire’s self-titled debut, unleashed in 1990 on Carpe Diem Records, is a sonic juggernaut that fuses industrial grit with post-punk fury. This Dallas quintet, driven by dual drummers Chad Lovell and Anthony Headley delivers a relentless assault of tribal rhythms and searing guitars, courtesy of Mike Graff. Vaughn Stevenson’s commanding vocals soar over Paul Semrad’s pulsating bass lines, forging anthems like “God’s Jig” that pulse with raw, revolutionary energy. Recorded with primal intensity, this album captures a band on the brink of explosion—bold, unapologetic, and electrifying. It’s a rallying cry for the restless, a debut that demands attention.

Side 1

Ptah

Coming of the Century

God’s Jig

Copious

Side 2

Cradle Calls

Under the Skies

Peace Child

Side 3

Sins of the Fathers

Thrust

Mountains of the Spoken

Side 4

Dawn of the Great Eastern Sun

Leaves of Gold

Acorns