{"product_id":"the-jacobs-ladder-tjl-cd-2008-apostles-matt-harding-ty-tabor-mastered","title":"The Jacob's Ladder - TJL (CD, 2008) Apostle's Matt Harding-Ty Tabor Mastered","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YFrJTKVtkTU?si=Ki2sI6MQfewo97jj\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ocvcw6evd3o?si=pQDGijtWDR37kn-H\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Jacob's Ladder - TJL (CD, 2008) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApostle's Matt Harding-Ty Tabor Mastered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Jacob's Ladder is:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatt Harding (Guitar \u0026amp; Lead Vocals)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJacob Harding (Bass Guitar \u0026amp; Background Vocals)\u003cbr\u003eKeith Gardner (Drums \u0026amp; Background Vocals)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e2008 Independent release by the band, The Jacob's Ladder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFeatures Matt Harding (of \u003cstrong\u003eApostle\u003c\/strong\u003e) and his son, Jacob\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePower trio with melodic vocals and shredding guitars!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJewel case with 8-page lyrics insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eChristian lyrics, but more poetic and subtle than the Apostle years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"3 Stone Majik\" is a tight, shredding instrumental jam of epic proportions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor fans of Apostle, King's X, Atomic Opera, Trytan, Guardian, Ty Tabor!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:  884501070737\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIn 2008, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"539\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMatt Harding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e—the driving force and unmistakable voice behind the Christian melodic metal band \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"648\" data-start=\"637\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eApostle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e—teamed up with his son \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"689\" data-start=\"672\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJacob Harding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e to create something personal, powerful, and profoundly musical. Originally released independently and rarely heard outside of local circles, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"851\" data-start=\"831\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Jacob’s Ladder\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e has long remained a hidden gem.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1253\" data-start=\"887\"\u003eNow, after securing the full Apostle reissue catalog, this extraordinary father–son collaboration can finally reach the wider audience it deserves. The album reveals a more progressive side of Matt’s artistry—\u003cstrong data-end=\"1182\" data-start=\"1096\"\u003estill packed with his signature melodic sensibilities and jaw-dropping guitar work\u003c\/strong\u003e, but tempered by grit, maturity, and a grounded, emotional delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1663\" data-start=\"1255\"\u003eThe trio format—\u003cstrong data-end=\"1391\" data-start=\"1271\"\u003eMatt Harding (guitars, lead vocals), Jacob Harding (bass, backing vocals), and Keith Gardner (drums, backing vocals)\u003c\/strong\u003e—is stripped down yet remarkably full. The chemistry between them is palpable, each musician pushing the others toward excellence. The result is a dynamic, soulful hard-rock experience reminiscent of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1603\" data-start=\"1591\"\u003eKing’s X\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1615\" data-start=\"1605\"\u003eTrytan\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the heavier moments of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1660\" data-start=\"1644\"\u003eAtomic Opera\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2044\" data-start=\"1665\"\u003eHighlights include the epic instrumental jam \u003cstrong data-end=\"1730\" data-start=\"1710\"\u003e“3 Stone Majik,”\u003c\/strong\u003e where shredding meets groove in stunning fashion, and the anthemic \u003cstrong data-end=\"1816\" data-start=\"1798\"\u003e“Reign On Me,”\u003c\/strong\u003e showcasing Matt’s powerful, expressive vocals. The lyrics retain a Christian worldview, but with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1951\" data-start=\"1916\"\u003emore poetic, introspective tone\u003c\/strong\u003e than Apostle’s bold evangelistic edge—reflecting both artistic growth and spiritual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2391\" data-start=\"2046\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2094\" data-start=\"2046\"\u003eTragically, Matt Harding passed away in 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e, making \u003cem data-end=\"2123\" data-start=\"2103\"\u003eThe Jacob’s Ladder\u003c\/em\u003e one of the last musical offerings the world received from this gifted guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist. The album now stands as a fitting tribute to his artistry and faith—a passionate, skillfully crafted record that continues to inspire years after his passing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2688\" data-start=\"2393\"\u003eBeautifully mastered by \u003cstrong data-end=\"2440\" data-start=\"2417\"\u003eTy Tabor (King’s X)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this long-overlooked album shines with warmth, punch, and clarity. 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