The new album has a special meaning to the artist Ryan Tobin as troubled by addiction, trauma, and healing “Purgatory Road” is set for release on November 1, 2024. The album goes through an evolution, fusing music, faith, and healing with powerful messages from each of the songs in the album. The type of sound enhances acoustics while making it unfeigned, as it allows for a deepening of emotion with the audience. “Purgatory Road” is now available for pre-purchasing; the opening track details how to cope with rough patches, which makes these lyrics incredibly relatable. The song almost feels haunting without anything sonorously grim about it but has that stubborn feeling of hopefulness. “Never Be” hints towards an optimistic approach that there is something on the other side, which is what is needed in trying times; it’s more than just a forward message about Moving on. With “Broken Spear” at the receiving end, it has heart-touching lines with compelling lyrics about feeling broken, yet wanting to become whole again. The theme across the two songs is best summed up through Toby’s voice, Empathy and determination.
Towards the end, “Voice 99” manages to get most of the emotions right throughout the song, longing for love and showing an impact through simple yet expressive lines while always having an inner conflict. “With or Without” is demanding and able to communicate the issues of not knowing when to move on because of the fear of change. The angst translates easily thanks to the acoustic elements, thus making this one of the most poignant songs in the album. “Not Enough” turns it back to a more swayed form of thinking, showing Tobin’s regret about never feeling sufficient. The music, which is pure and uncomplicated, helps to emphasize the lyrics’ aim. “Running Away” differs from its predecessors in pace, however, it consistently adheres to the themes of struggle that have been established. The point of the song is attempting to reminisce while attempting to repress, though, in truth, one has to accept it to recover. “Faded Hallelujah” has quite an opposite feel; it carries a darker theme enveloped in a simplistic look for faith, with simple yet wrenching lyrics. It is simplistic in its appeal yet delivers a very poignant message. “Wrong Side Down” markedly differs in attitude but remains fairly consistent in themes; it is sure to turn heads with heavy lyrics and crushing guitar riffs. The saying goes, nothing goes low without bouncing back, and that is the very essence of this song. “The Return” is where it all changes, the rhythm shifts towards a more positive one. It marks the end of the emotional turmoil and its aftermath. “Sorted Out” gives the right perspective. Tobin reflects on the hard times and the lessons these ordeals taught him. After all the emotional roller coasters, the pain and the glee, the song speaks of gradual progression and acceptance which puts the mind at ease.
In the beginning, we have the title track which has Sam rebuilding his life in “Back to the Sun”, a song dedicated to expressing the feeling of ever-remaining hope during trying times. Every piece of music and every syllable of the lyrics in this song is filled with energy and motivation. Purgatory Road is a great collection of songs based on Ryan Tobin’s life and his transformation from an inferno towards a tender flame. The music is deeply personal, with relatable lyrics and an emotional guitar sound that makes the listener connect to it.
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