'One Wing' is the fifth studio album by the American rock band The Chariot. The album was released on August 28, 2012 through Good Fight Entertainment and E1 Music. 'One Wing' was recorded with Matt Goldman—who has produced all of The Chariot's albums to date—at his studio in Atlanta, Georgia. Vocalist Josh Scogin said his friendship with Goldman and Goldman's long-standing history with the band factored into their decision to work with him again. Scogin also said, "The producer should be there to help us with our ideas, so with Goldman, he always has good ideas but is also always Read more on Last.fm.
Beyond the things that made Long Live worthwhile, this is the first Chariot record whose gestalt has ever implored me to go deeper. Much like the cover artwork, what could pass as slapdash is connected beyond coincidence. It’s a thoughtful, thought-provoking listen that finally elevates the Cha beyond their contemporaries for me. They finally belong in the conversation.
The Quentin Tarantino of albums; this album has it all: a lullaby, western-movie music complete with trumpet breakdown, a Charlie Chaplin speech, and an overall inspiring cacophony of talent.
“One Wing” is the sort of release that makes everything else you listen to seem uninspired for a while.
From production to songwriting to album flow, The Chariot finally managed to capture the bordering-on-insanity nature of their live performance. Josh Scogin has personality in his delivery at a level that rivals “Bless the Martyr…”, and there’s enough behind him this time to make it worthwhile.