This Light I Hold

Released in 2016, This Light I Hold is Memphis May Fire's fifth studio album and marks a significant refinement of their sound toward a more commercial, alternative metal direction. Produced by Matt Good, the record strips away some of the more chaotic elements of their earlier work in favor of 'bouncier' riffs and more prominent electronic textures. The album is notable for its high-profile collaborations, including Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach and Larry Taylor of My American Heart, signaling the band's integration into the broader hard rock establishment. Lyrically, the album continues Matty Mullins' exploration of faith, mental health, and the struggle against 'the enemy' within, though the delivery is more polished and direct than on previous efforts. Critically, it was seen as a polarizing but successful evolution, cementing their status as leaders of the post-hardcore genre while expanding their reach to active rock audiences.