The Jacob's Ladder - TJL (CD, 2008) Apostle's Matt Harding-Ty Tabor Mastered

The Jacob's Ladder - TJL (CD, 2008) 
Apostle's Matt Harding-Ty Tabor Mastered

The Jacob's Ladder is:
Matt Harding (Guitar & Lead Vocals)
Jacob Harding (Bass Guitar & Background Vocals)
Keith Gardner (Drums & Background Vocals)

• 2008 Independent release by the band, The Jacob's Ladder
• Features Matt Harding (of Apostle) and his son, Jacob
• Power trio with melodic vocals and shredding guitars!
• Jewel case with 8-page lyrics insert
• Christian lyrics, but more poetic and subtle than the Apostle years
• "3 Stone Majik" is a tight, shredding instrumental jam of epic proportions 
• For fans of Apostle, King's X, Atomic Opera, Trytan, Guardian, Ty Tabor!
  
  

ABOUT THE ALBUM
In 2008, Matt Harding—the driving force and unmistakable voice behind the Christian melodic metal band Apostle—teamed up with his son Jacob Harding to create something personal, powerful, and profoundly musical. Originally released independently and rarely heard outside of local circles, The Jacob’s Ladder has long remained a hidden gem.

Now, 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—still packed with his signature melodic sensibilities and jaw-dropping guitar work, but tempered by grit, maturity, and a grounded, emotional delivery.

The trio format—Matt Harding (guitars, lead vocals), Jacob Harding (bass, backing vocals), and Keith Gardner (drums, backing vocals)—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 King’s X, Trytan, and the heavier moments of Atomic Opera.

Highlights include the epic instrumental jam “3 Stone Majik,” where shredding meets groove in stunning fashion, and the anthemic “Reign On Me,” showcasing Matt’s powerful, expressive vocals. The lyrics retain a Christian worldview, but with a more poetic, introspective tone than Apostle’s bold evangelistic edge—reflecting both artistic growth and spiritual depth.

Tragically, Matt Harding passed away in 2012, making The Jacob’s Ladder 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.

Beautifully mastered by Ty Tabor (King’s X), this long-overlooked album shines with warmth, punch, and clarity. Fans of classic Christian melodic metal will recognize the familiar voice, but Jacob’s Ladder carves its own identity—more progressive, more personal, and every bit as inspired. For fans of Apostle, King's X, Atomic Opera, Trytan, Guardian, Ty Tabor!

TRACKS
Skeleton Closet
The Way
3 Stone Majik
Look Into My Eyes 
Dream Girl
Uncle Eddie
Power of Three
Reign On Me
All of Me
Sinister