A Blade Because A Blade Is Whole

A Blade Because A Blade Is Whole cements Alabaster DePlume’s status as a master of avant-garde spiritual jazz and poignant spoken-word poetry, delivering a mesmerizing thematic sequel to 2022's GOLD. Anchored by the central metaphor of a blade—an instrument that divides other things while remaining singularly intact—the album acts as a vulnerable, deeply moving meditation on self-forgiveness, radical boundaries, and emotional healing. Musically, DePlume’s expressive saxophone motifs weave seamlessly through Macie Stewart’s intricate, haunting string arrangements, striking a brilliant balance between raw avant-garde experimentation and ancient, comforting folk melodies.