Holy Locust – “Turning of the Wheel” – LP

Hailing from New Orleans, the crusty folk hexad (six-member lineup) Holy Locust delivered a masterful blend of dark, aggressive, and delicate acoustic sounds with their sophomore full-length album, Beneath the Turning Wheel (frequently stylized simply as Turning of the Wheel). Released in 2023 via Flail Records, this record captures the band’s evolution into political and existential storytelling.

The album masterfully layers driving acoustic rhythms and eerie, anthemic harmonies with intricate orchestral strings. It serves as a beautiful yet frantic musical exploration of modern anxiety and resistance, capturing a raw energy that sits right on the edge where traditional folk instrumentation meets fierce, DIY punk ethos.

Track Listing:

1. Untitled 2:06
2. Dead Wake 3:42
3. Fallen Crown 2:55
4. Trash Pile 3:20
5. Live Wire 3:38
6. Prairie Wind 2:54
7. Sorrow Head 7:39
8. Killing Light 3:23
9. Vengeful Knell 4:48
10. Breaking The Wheel 3:39