The sixth studio album to drop from punishing, Chicago-based hard rockers Soil, 2013's
Whole is also the first long-player to include original frontman Ryan McCombs on vocals since 2004's career-defining
re.de.fine. Bolstered by a handful of hard-hitting and engaging singles like "Shine On," "Loaded Gun," "Way Gone," and "The Hate Song," all four of which utilize the radio-ready, post-grunge power of 2009's
Picture Perfect while invoking the decibel-crushing might of 2001's
Scars,
Whole provides a sonic bridge between the two eras, yet retains a foundation of pure muscle and mayhem.