Alabaster DePlume’s new album, A Blade Because a Blade Is Whole, serves as a contemplative sequel to his previous work, GOLD. The album embodies themes of forgiveness and personal growth, expressed through saxophone sonorities and poetic lyrics. DePlume, previously linked to a more tumultuous past, now channels gentle vulnerability and integrity in his music. Each track is a reminder to cherish life and embrace change, with a focus on collaboration and careful composition, contrasting with the spontaneous energy of his past performances at the Total Refreshment Centre in London.
"Every time I say 'I,' it means something different. Because I grow. People don't last. We don't want them to last. We want them to grow."
"The blade, that divides, is whole. Healing is the forming of a whole."
"A Blade is that record's de facto sequel, a quiet moment of reflection after a bold call to action."
"A Blade Because a Blade Is Whole embraces metaphors of forgiveness, integrity, and the beauty of personal evolution through music and poetry."
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