True Power is the third studio album by the American rock band I Prevail, released on August 19, 2022. The album was preceded by the singles "Body Bag" and "Bad Things". "Self-Destruction", "There's Fear in Letting Go", "Deep End" and "Closure" also later became singles. It was the final studio album to feature founding member and clean vocalist Brian Burkheiser before his departure from the band on May 15, 2025.
Background and recording The album was produced by Tyler Smyth, who also produced the band's previous album, Trauma. In an interview with Wall of Sound, guitarist Steve Menoian discussed the process of making the album:
Composition True Power has been described as metalcore and nu metal, with elements of pop, trap, electronic, and grunge. Vocalists Brian Burkheiser and Eric Vanlerberghe both incorporate rap vocals on the album.
Release On June 17, 2022, the band released the lead single "Body Bag". On July 12, 2022, the band released the second single "Bad Things". On August 19, 2022, the band released a music video for the song "Self-Destruction". The album was released on August 19, 2022. On November 22, 2022, the band released a music video for the song "There’s Fear In Letting Go". On March 16, 2023, the band released a music video for the song "Deep End".
Critical reception
True Power has received generally positive reviews from music critics. Paul Travers of Kerrang! complimented the album's dynamics and production stating, "I Prevail have expanded on the lighter moments from Trauma. But there’s always an explosion waiting to drop, and producing those jaw-dropping moments is one of the things they do so well." Chanel Issa of Hysteria Mag felt that "[the album] breathed new life into I Prevail’s sound, placing them in high contention for the coveted title of kings of the metalcore sandpit.
Melinda Welsh of The Spill Magazine praised unclean vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe for "[stepping out of his comfort zone...to deliver some softer-spoken rap style lyrics and clean vocals..." and called True Power "their most aggressive album yet." In a less positive review of the album, Tyler White of Sputnikmusic felt that its "lack of originality and ingenuity" left it "bland and stagnant and lacking character". Wall of Sound stated "I Prevail take everything they did on Trauma and dial it up to 11." On November 2, 2022, their single 'Bad Things' have peaked number 1 on the Billboard Active Rock Radio Charts, the first time since 2020 with their hit single, Hurricane.
Track listing All songs written by Brian Burkheiser, Steve Menoian, Eric Vanlerberghe, Tyler Smyth and Jon Eberhard except where noted.
Personnel Credits retrieved from album's liner notes.
I Prevail Brian Burkheiser – clean vocals, composer Steve Menoian – lead guitar, bass, composer Eric Vanlerberghe – unclean vocals, additional clean vocals, composer Dylan Bowman – rhythm guitar, backing vocals Gabe Helguera – drums
Additional Musicians Bonnie McIntosh – piano on "Doomed"
Production Tyler Smyth – production, engineering, mixing Jon Eberhard – additional production Joey Doherty – additional production contributions Ted Jensen – mastering
Design 23in – art direction, cover design John Van Unen – digital illustration Strange Practice – design
Charts + Chart performance for True Power Chart (2022) Peakposition Canadian Albums (Billboard) 68 US Billboard 200 48
Singles Title Peak chart positions US Main. "Bad Things" 1 "Deep End" 4 "Closure" 25
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