The Protomen’s Act II: The Father of Death is a large-scale rock opera built around a clear narrative, with twelve tracks that run from “Intermission” through “Here Comes The Arm.” The titles alone suggest a story with named characters, conflict and a fall from order into darkness, so this is best approached as a complete sequence rather than a set of unrelated songs. It’s theatrical by design, and the concept gives the album a stronger sense of shape than a standard rock release.
The Protomen have been active since 2005, and this 2009 release comes from Nashville’s rock scene. The supplied details don’t name a label, but the paid edition is unusually well covered, with FLAC 16/44, ALAC, WAV and AIFF alongside MP3 320, plus CD and double vinyl. People drawn to narrative albums, stage-sized rock and records that commit fully to a fictional world should find plenty to get into here. Those looking for a loose, casual listen may find the presentation a little heavy, especially with the story carrying so much of the experience.
