"Of Truth and Reconciliation" by Staple is simply a masterpiece. Staple has truly come through with a sophmore release that shows maturity, creativity, and yet still keeps their signature sound. The CD kicks off with "Do Or Die"; an intense anthem of resolution. Next on the track list is "Forging Generals". This song is just as intense as the first. "Honor and Integrity" is a song about leading double-lives; how people have two faces and how their honor and integrity are therefore put to death. "Gavels From Gun Barrels" is my favorite track. The song is intense both sonically and lyrically. Darin's lyrics during the bridge are the most poignant in the entire album. It brought tears to my eyes the first time I heard it. "Sound of Silence", the CD's first single, is unique as it kicks off with a a harder edge, yet before the chorus, it turns soft, and then explodes back to its previous intensity. The so the speak "eye of the storm" feel to that small part of the song adds greater depth. "Black, Blue and Gold" has more of a blues feeling to it. Though different from most of the album, it fits. It is slower, but shows Staple's maturity. "The Best of Times" is amazing. It starts of with a minute of only the instruments. It has a sorrowful feeling to it, yet glorious or redemptive at the same time. "The Day the Blind Revolted" is a song another anthem to not buy into the "system" of the world. "Circles We Run" is a song about how we go nowhere with all the spiteful words that we say to others and how we need to put all of our hate aside if we wish to go anywhere. "Final Night" is not the final song (keep listening after its done). But it's crazy. With Darin yelling and the rest of the band yelling after him. But then it calms down like "Sound of Silence", and then sends you back out into the sonic storm. Overall this album is amazing. The guitar, bass, and drums are superb. The lyrics are once again amazing. Darin's lyrics are creative, thought-provoking, yet straight to the point. This album, as you can probably tell, I would highly recommend to anyone. Staple's "Of Truth and Reconciliation" is an incredible work of music and should not be passed up!