The Reticent Unveil “please” — A Haunting New Concept Album Exploring Mental Illness, Suicide, and Survival
Generation Prog Records has announced the upcoming release of please, the deeply emotional new album from progressive metal project The Reticent, arriving November 13, 2025.
The brainchild of Grammy-nominated music educator and multi-instrumentalist Chris Hathcock, please isn’t just another progressive record — it’s a raw, visceral experience that confronts the often-unspoken realities of mental illness, suicidal ideation, and the fight to stay alive. Through intricate musicianship, layered storytelling, and moments of unnerving vulnerability, The Reticent transforms despair into something devastatingly beautiful.
At its core, please tells a story that’s as human as it is haunting. Hathcock — known for his ability to fuse technical mastery with soul-crushing honesty — pulls no punches here. Each track feels like a journal entry from the edge, balancing delicate melodies with explosive crescendos that mirror the chaos of the mind. The album continues The Reticent’s legacy of fearless concept-driven art, following in the emotional footsteps of their acclaimed 2016 release On the Eve of a Goodbye.
The first single, “The Concealment (Those Who Don’t Want to Wake),” offers a chilling introduction to the album’s world. Its accompanying music video is a visual gut-punch — a stark, haunting depiction of what it means to mask suffering behind a composed exterior. The imagery pairs perfectly with the song’s slow-building tension and aching vocal performance, creating an atmosphere that lingers long after the final note.
With please, The Reticent invites listeners to confront their own darkness — not as a spectacle, but as a shared human experience. It’s an album that doesn’t shy away from pain, but rather, finds catharsis within it.
For fans of Leprous, Opeth, Katatonia, and Pain of Salvation, this release is a must-hear — a bold statement that reminds us progressive metal isn’t just about technical precision, but about truth, empathy, and emotional connection.
Stay tuned for more details, track listings, and the official video release for “The Concealment (Those Who Don’t Want to Wake).”