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SUMMER KICKOFF 2008
Review by: Matt Gennetti
On Friday, May 30, over 500 people packed into the auditorium of Manchester Christian Church to witness the third annual Summer Kickoff concert. As the lights began to dim, local Manchester punk band Borderline Eleven stepped onto stage, setting the concert off with a bang. Matching the energy of the two bands to follow, they blew through a number of fast, upbeat songs. After some issues with the microphone and a guitar strap malfunction, the band ended their set with a neat version of “99 Red Balloons”.
Up next, were Chicago rockers The Fold with an incredible performance of sophisticated alternative rock. From “Catastrophe!” to “Medicine”, The Fold progressed smoothly at a quick pace through their set, while never losing an ounce of energy. They did a great job of playing a good variety of songs from their debut album This Too Shall Pass, and from their latest album titled Secrets Keep You Sick, as well as throwing in a new song they recently wrote. Their superb musicianship was even further displayed when they slowed things down a bit for “Hey Rebekah” and “Faster Still”. The clarity and precision of the instrumentation is what really blew me away by their performance.
Last but not least, was Summer Kickoff favorite Eleventyseven with their energetic, pop-punk sound. Due to the lack of their usual robot/astronaut playing synthesizer keyboards, Eleventyseven found another way to maintain the techno/power-pop sound of their newest album, Galactic Conquest. Drummer Jon ducked taped a pair of headphones to his head in which he could hear the metronome that went along with the prerecorded synthesizer parts of certain songs. Starting off with a trumpet call and a robotic “charge”, the South Carolina trio played the high energy “Fight to Save Your Life”, full of catchy, intelligent lyrics and fast drumming patterns. It didn’t take long before the entire crowd was jumping on their feet and pumping their fists. Because no Eleventyseven show is complete without tons of humor and random craziness, the band was sure to incorporate the following into their set: a screamo version of “I Want It That Way” by the Backstreet Boys, a hoedown, a fast, high-energy version of “Shout To The Lord”, random, high-pitched, glass shattering vocals from singer and guitarist Matt, numerous cartwheels and summersaults from the bassist Caleb, crowd surfing by drummer Jon, and yes—even the beavers from Narnia found their way into Eleventyseven’s performance. By the time “Anti-Adieu” ended, about a dozen fans (including me) had joined the band on the stage, ending the show with a loud, crazy bang that left all the fans anxiously awaiting the arrival of Summer Kickoff ’09.
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Music Review
Artist: Leeland
Album: Opposite Way
Record Label: Essential Records
Year: 2008
Band Website: http://www.leelandonline.com
CD Rating:
Genre: Alternative, Indie
Reviewed by Matt Gennetti
In my opinion, Leeland is one of the few modern day Christian rock bands that present their message of God without it becoming yet another boring worship album. After releasing a solid debut album in 2006, their sophomore project shows the band as a whole maturing significantly. The band can easily go from a happy, catchy, upbeat pop/rock song to a slower, piano driven ballad, each leaving its own impression on the listener.
Both instrumentally and lyrically, I believe that Leeland has taken another step forward, showing off more of their talent in this album. The guitars (especially the lead guitar) are much clearer and pronounced on this album, the piano is powerful, and there is a feel of togetherness between the instruments. Lyrically, singer Leeland Mooring drifts away from some of the general Christian messages seen on Sound of Melodies, and sings more about specific things in the world relating to God, life and love. Although it is still the same band with the same sound, Leeland has clearly shown progression with the release of Opposite Way.
For each song, I use a 10 point rating system.
Count Me In (8.5/10) – It was the drum groove during the verses in this song that had me captivated the first time I heard it. This is also probably the hardest rocker on the album, with big guitars and strong vocals. Lyrically, Leeland is simply singing about wanting to be a part of God’s love: “I’m not about to pass it up. Count me in. I’m amazed this love is for me Lord…Your love makes me like David with a stone and sling. Nothing else could bring my life so much meaning.”
Let It Out Now (7.5/10) – This song had to grow on me after about five listens, and I’m glad it did. It is about not being part of the crowd or going with the trend: “God says who you are, not the world or the movie stars…We’re stuck in a system. Is there anybody different?” It’s an upbeat song minus the big, driving guitars from the previous track. It is one of the best songs lyrically on the album.
Enter This Temple (9/10) – After hearing this song for the first time, I was hooked. It starts off a bit slower with acoustic guitars, and then builds into a big, powerful chorus full of life: “Father, enter this temple. Come touch Your people. We need to be where you are”. It’s a song about finding God, and is one of the catchier songs on the album that I can’t get enough of.
Opposite Way (10/10) – My favorite song on the album by far. Lyrically, it’s similar to “Let It Out Now”, with a different approach. The combination of the piano and the vocals make for an uplifting, emotional song of hope. As Leeland Mooring puts it, it is to “encourage our generation to live passionately for the Lord, even when it means going the ‘opposite way’ of the world.” A beautiful, deep song.
Wake Up (9/10) – Probably my second favorite on the album, it is another bigger rock song. There is a catchy “whoa” riff that appears throughout the song, as Leeland proclaims that people need to “wake up, live like God, pour out love”. Great song.
Beginning and the End (5.5/10) – Leeland tried for a different kind of sound with this song, and wasn’t able to achieve it with success. The song has a minor, funk feel to it with a punchy bass sound throughout. There isn’t much about this song that makes me want to listen to it again.
Brighter Days (8/10) – A beautiful, bittersweet piano ballad about finding hope: “I’m looking for the brighter days when all my hurts seem to fade away.” The song picks up as it progresses, until the bridge, when all the instruments kick in at full notch. With a great orchestral arrangement and amazing vocals, it’s a moving, hopeful song.
Falling For You (6.5/10) – This one is a bit dull for me at the beginning, but nevertheless it’s still a decent song. Like the previous track, it picks up at the bridge. Other than that, it seems like your typical Christian rock song.
Don’t Go Away (7/10) – More of a driving pop/rock song with a bit of a U2 feel when the lead guitar comes in. Lyrically, it’s another song that proclaims Leeland’s thankfulness for God’s love: “You’ve covered my eyes with love, you’ve given me more than enough.”
Thief In The Night (7.5/10) – This one had to grow on me, because the beginning of the song sounds like your typical, boring, cheesy worship song at first: “Great is Your love and Your faithfulness…” Then it carries into a much better chorus that redeems the beginning of the song: “Your awesomeness I will proclaim until You come and take your bride away like a thief in the night.” The best part of the song comes when it dies down to just vocals and piano in a strange, minor chord progression. This then builds up with all the instruments rocking out at full blast as Leeland repeats: “Like a thief in the night.” It’s one of those songs that definitely gets better as it goes.
May Our Praise (6/10) – The song starts off with the chorus of praise to God: “May our praise be all that You can hear, from our lives to Your ears, Father.” It then cuts out to only soft synthesizers and vocals, an interesting and original idea. It is a strong declaration of the band’s faith, and a great way to close the album.
Artist: Oh, Sleeper
Album: When I Am God
Record Label: Solid State Records
Year: 2007
Band Website: http://www.solidstaterecords.com/ohsleeper/ecard/intro.html
CD Rating: ½
Genre: Hardcore, Metalcore
Reviewed by Matt Gennetti
Christian hardcore fans rejoice. Finally a heavy album is released in which none of the songs sound the same, the vocals are easier to understand and are neither too intense nor wimpy, instrumentation is nearly flawless, and most importantly—the lyrics go deeper than most bands would ever dare to even think of going. Vocalist Micah Kinard proclaims his strong Christian faith in a similar way to Chris Tomlin or MercyMe—it’s just presented in a completely different way musically. These moving lyrics are what surprised me the most, especially coming from a hardcore band. They are very upfront about their religious beliefs, talking about forgiveness, salvation, religion in society and more.
Musically, this CD will blow your mind. Fans of As Cities Burn’s first CD will be very excited to hear similar lead guitar work, while drummers will drop their jaws in awe after hearing Ryan Conley pound away on his drum set. 90% of the time, you will find no typical verse-chorus-verse song structure, but a more random, chaotic formation of songs, such as music by The Devil Wears Prada or Norma Jean. And as a whole, this CD is nothing but epic. The combination of the guitars, drums, and vocals mixed with the lyrics create 11 tracks of pure intense genius. Short of a few average songs near the end of the CD, When I Am God is surely the “must have” hardcore album of the year.
For each song, I use a 10 point rating system.
Vices Like Vipers (10/10) – A song containing a variety of well executed guitar riffs, such as the one in the “chorus” of the song. Lyrically, Kinard talks about a few things, such as girls’ sexuality: “And to the girls, you’re worth more than the cheap words”, and taking a stand: “Why do we keep what holds us? Why do I keep what holds me down? Lose the weight of defeat; it’s time to stand your ground.” The song goes out with a crisp lead guitar riff over a dramatic breakdown with a crisp echoing guitar riff while Kinard screams: “Great Councilor, take what’s left of me.”
I Will Welcome The Reaping (10/10) – A song like most on this CD, that starts right off with the intensity. This song contains the bigger, heavier, harder guitars throughout most of the song. This song is about greed and people being oblivious to God: “Mirror blind and aimed for gold…This design deliver life, but they’d prefer to play the cancer…How are we deserving this pain we’re feeling? How are we deserving this pain with healing?”
We Are The Archers (10/10) – A song all about standing up for yourself: “Never once did we pick up the sword and learn to fight…How do you ready a child for war?...Learn to swing.” The two “verses” contain an awesome and somewhat catchy guitar riff that eventually changes into a calmer part of the song with a lead guitar soaring melodically over the vocals. Kinard then talks about asking God for help: “Oh, what a cunning foe we’ve met! The Captain, what will He send? I know He will send, but what will be sent?”, and the song ends with Kinard realizing that he can finally rise above as the entire band screams: “WE ARE THE ARCHERS!” in a way that nearly blows your mind.
Charlatan’s Host (10/10) – Speaking of blowing your mind, the drumming in this song is sure to do so. This is a song of desperation and forgiveness, with Kinard constantly crying out to God for help: “Oh God please! Please! Deliver the penalties for all of this from me. I’m not finding justice, no warrant for mercy. Don’t give up on me.” The intensity that opens the song then transitions into a more upfront rock sound in which Kinard cries out to God while vocalist Shane Blay answers back as the voice of God with the repeated line of: “I will forgive you.” The intensity builds once again towards the end, until Kinard ends the song with: “Oh, Forgiver. Where is justice in letting me live?”
The Siren’s Song (8.5/10) – Lyrically, this one confuses me a bit. The guitar work on this song is a bit similar to that on Vices Like Vipers: less of the big, heavy guitars, but still intense. About halfway through the song, everything suddenly calms down, and Blay sings of lust: “Deep inside a warmth that lies on a bed, she’s calling to you taste the wine of her lips, feel free to taste this kiss.” The intensity then builds back up again as Kinard screams: “Father, send Your rain. Lay waste to the kings here. Lay waste to their grip and we’ll rise.”
The Color Theft (10/10) – The high, haunting voice of guest vocalist Jessica Wakelyn transitions from The majority of this song is rather soft and mellow with soothing guitar work throughout, and especially in the chorus: “Whose dreams are you killing and whose pockets are you filling? Are you where you said you would be in the end?” The song then picks up at the end: “I once saw my deeds grow to greatness, and now I’m lost in the folds and worthless. Following in the footsteps of heroes never led to the safe and grey roads.”
To Flagship (7.5/10) – Following a minute long instrumental build-up, this song explodes with double-bass drumming that is faster than you can comprehend. This song also contains an atypical rhythm to it, making it cool and original. Lyrically, this song is one big analogy to a ship: “Every man who steps aboard must face the fears and brave. Cuz even the most praised of ships will wreck when the captain is careless…Oh, let me not be made meal to the sea…Strip my pride, let no fault meet this hull.” The song then fades out with the guitars going back and forth in a huge hardcore breakdown that will have you rocking along with it.
His Name Was Bishop (8/10) – The most intense song on the CD with absolutely no down time. The drumming is superb, the rhythm is unusual yet exciting, and the most brutal guitars riffs are clearly evident throughout the song. Lyrically, it’s tough to tell what’s going on in this song, but my guess is that there is a dispute or fight between Kinard and this man named Bishop (who could possibly represent Satan): “You’ve traded the chains, and bought yourself a new crown…Our crest is the same, but it’s a lie when you wear it…That’s what you did when the weak looked up to you, but you wore your own crown.” The song then gets incredibly intense towards the end when Kinard screams: “You fraud!”
Building The Nations (7/10) – A less structured, less “metaly” song, containing the repeated chant of: “Destroy! Rebuild! Plant the seeds to reclaim victory!”. As a whole, this song is average. Nothing really sticks out to me much, except for the middle of the song where Kinard seems to combine four past songs from the album into the few lines: “Oh, I found your prints on a fleshy pulse. You made the waves to meet my foot and all the siren songs that ring on and on and on. I watched your vipers bring down the bishop, and bait the chains to leave me hit. Well I’ve brought all the archers, we lit all the pyres, and we’ve come to destroy! Rebuild!”
Revelations In The Calm (6.5/10) – A much shorter, calmer song with same palm muted guitar riff throughout. To me, it seems like more of an introduction to the last song than an actual song itself. Lyrically, it is about today’s world being a disaster: “When leaders turn to cowards and fall gutless to bribes…So when Hell is at the gates, who will stand and meet the waves and take the fight to their graves to end the dark campaign?” The very end of the song contains heavy breathing that builds up the intensity that goes right into the last song as Kinard screams:
The End of a Dark Campaign (7/10) – “I’ve been hit! Oh my God!” The intensity of this song seems a bit to inconsistent. The transitions don’t seem to fit in with that part of the song, and it just seems like it’s missing something as a whole. Lyrically, this song is hard to read, although I like the way it ended: “With fights more lost than won I walked away with one trophy. A thousand scars on my own chest, only to realize nowhere else was I hit. But then with Your grip gloved by mercy, I was wretched back to the storm! Lay dead or change the line! Another patch won’t do! Cut it from my chest, and begin this run.”
Artist: Falling Up
Album: Captiva
Record Label: BEC Recordings
Year: 2007
Band Website: http://www.fallingup777.com
CD Rating: 
Genre: Pop Punk, Alternative, Electronica
Reviewed by Matt Gennetti
Known for their heavy guitars, synthesized keyboard and vocals with a bit of a hip-hop or rap feel, Falling Up’s third record changes everything fans know about the band. No longer will you hear drawn-out techno parts that seem to sound the same in each song, or vocals that follow an almost identical beat, but just contain different words. On Captiva, each song is different and unique, giving a brand new and much more mature sound to the band.
So many different musical aspects make this CD as good as it is. One part of the CD that I was impressed with was the hopeful and uplifting lyrics heard throughout most of the record. Jessy Ribordy was also sure to portray these lyrics in a beautiful way, as well as making them very singable. It is also evident that much more time and thought went into each individual song. Captiva is more dramatic, incorporating piano into nearly every song as well as soothing, melodic guitar parts. The techno/electronic sound Falling Up incorporated into Crashings and Dawn Escapes is still evident, although the strings and synthesizers compliment the song much better and are less harsh or annoying. One last thing about Captiva that really caught my attention is the atypical flow of the songs. Unlike so many bands out there that write predictable songs, Falling Up constantly leaves you guessing as to what the band decides to throw into the song next.
For each song, I use a 10-point rating system.
A Guide To Marine Life (9.5/10) - Immediately, the album starts off with something you would not expect—a mellow, piano backed by soothing, melodic lyrics. The chorus builds up a bit, but overall this song is more of a calmer rock song then your typical hard rock, guitar driving opening track.
Hotel Aquarium (9/10) - More of a harder driving rock song with great lead guitar work throughout the song. The positive theme of happiness is very evident in this song: “Now I know that I’m alive. All the loneliness is filled by you inside."
Goodnight Gravity (8/10) – Once again the feel of the song changes to a more pop punk feel. The instrumentation is much faster and “poppy” on this track, not going with the rest of the CD at all. Nevertheless, this song contains lyrics similar to those of “Hotel Aquarium” and is a good punk song.
Captiva (9/10) – This is where the band creates a song that is anything but typical. Beginning with a beautiful piano melody backed by calming synthesizers, the song goes into a melodic, well thought out song about reaching for something: “I’m gone forever; leapt before the fall...I’ve never been so sure. Letting go of charts and falling close to stars.” The song ends in a strange, minor key with echoing strings and a haunting piano.
Helicopters (6/10) – My least favorite song on the album. The soft, synthesized verses are a bit boring, and the chorus becomes very repetitive: “I landed here to breathe, but I never felt this strange.” It carries onto yet another dull part of the song, then ending with the repetitive chorus.
Maps (8.5/10) – An acoustic, mellow, Christian driven song with a catchy tune. The band also incorporates an orchestra into this song, which when combined with the piano and rhythm guitars, create a soothing song of finding God: “The further I’m from You, the harder I try to exist…I know there is hope within your hands.”
How They Made Cameras (8/10) – The verses to this song have a mysterious feel to them, brought on by the piano and guitar. One of the few songs on this CD about finding God: “No more star crossed tears, He is drawing near…Now salvation sings life that Jesus brings.” These lines from the chorus combined with the big guitars give the chorus a great anthem feel. The song then slowly fades out with some synthesized strings.”
Good Morning Planetarium (7/10) – The beginning, end, and verses to this song have the synthesized, keyboard techno feel that much of Dawn Escape had. This sound changes completely into the hopeful, singable chorus: “Is anybody out there who’s cold and incomplete inside? I can hear Him calling, come and follow me my child.” It’s an average song at best only because it tends to get old quickly?”
Murexa (9/10) – The hardest rocker on the CD with a bit of a darker edge to it. It starts off with bigger, heavier, Dawn Escapes-like guitars with haunting strings in the background. The pre-chorus contains an awesome, fast guitar riff that goes right into the hard rocking chorus with great drumming: “I thought it was as it seems, but everyone is alone.” The message of being completely lost is portrayed perfectly by the non-stop rock pace of the song. Hands down, this is one of the best songs on Captiva.
Drago Or The Dragons (8/10) – Beginning with a strange guitar sound, the song goes into heavier guitars and then into the very catchy pre-chorus: “I’m just alive, she’s just a fake, now poison’s running through the seams. The numbers say it, flash up the screen, and from crescendo cuts the knee.” Although it is tough to understand the message of this song, it a great, upbeat song that ends with a one minute long techno/synthesizer riff.the song.
Arch To Achtilles (8.5/10) – These last two songs on the CD change dramatically throughout. This one begins with a beautiful piano melody that flows into the soothing chorus: “Breathing in the dark they’re finding where you are.” The second verse comes in with a funky, off-beat rhythm pattern that is sure to get your foot tapping: “If you are, then you know the phone’s tapped, the last of the maps are breaking codes.” As the song progresses, the instrumentation gradually gets bigger, louder, and more complex. The song continues this kind of up and down pattern and ends with the same piano melody it began with.
The Dark Side Of Indoor Track Meets (8.5/10) – The title alone tells you that this song is way out of the ordinary. A more mysterious piano part starts this song, followed by a melody that is hard to keep track of. The simple guitar riff soon joins in. Before you know it, Jessy is testing the amount of air in his lungs as he sings the hard rocking chorus that contains only a single word: “Far”. The strings and creepy sounding synthesizers come to life during the bridge, then finally for the last minute and a half of the song. These eerie sounding ending changes into a completely different, random minor key that sounds nothing like the rest of the song. Then suddenly, it just ends—a strange way to end the CD, but you have to give the band credit for writing such an out of the ordinary song.
Artist: The Wedding
Album: Polarity
Record Label: Brave New World Records
Year: 2007
Band Website: http://www.theweddingrock.com
CD Rating:
Genre: Rock, Punk
Reviewed by Matt Gennetti 
The Wedding is a hard-rocking quintet out of Arkansas who’s sophomore CD is a filled with nothing but pure rock. Two years after their self-titled debut, the band has dropped the punk sound of their music and moved onto a harder rock sound with heavier guitars and more powerful drumming. Although the music has more of an edge to it, there is also a bit more piano on this CD then the last one. The screaming on Polarity is much deeper and heavier, although there is less of it. Lyrically, The Wedding has also matured greatly. Songs like Misery Loves Company, Say Your Prayers, and Rebound display some of the deepest lyrics on the CD. One other thing The Wedding does on this CD is that they incorporate a lot of the entire band yelling/singing/chanting throughout parts of the songs.
When it comes to talent, The Wedding has also taken a huge step forward. With an additional guitarist, their music has a bigger and crisper feel to it. Kevin’s vocals have become clearer and less rugged and raspy, and his range has also improved. Like any good rock band, The Wedding has the ability to go all out on the guitars in one song and then switch to a soft piano tune in the next. This CD will satisfy fans of Anberlin, A Change of Pace, and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
For each song, I use a 10-point rating system.
The Call (4/10) – This is basically a very repetitive trumpet rhythm that is played for a little less then a minute that gets old quickly. It seemed a bit pointless for the band to put this track in, but whatever.
Say Your Prayers (10/10) – An upbeat, very singable song about how messed up the world is today. Lyrically, this is one of the best on the CD: “Look at this broken world; look at my children…You wanted it to be like you always thought it would, but all you seem to accomplish is the opposite.” The bridge of the song is witty with a whole bunch of horns playing along with the bass. The last chorus ends powerfully with the whole band singing, as well as the horns playing.
I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead (9/10) – A very “in your face” song that starts off with a random bagpipe that actually fits in well with the song. The verses of this song feature a “call and response” type of singing between Kevin and the rest of the band. A good hard rock song: “If we run, then we run. But we won’t be the same.”
Staring At The Light (8/10) – This song features some of the best guitar work on the CD, as well as some of the best lyrics. Kevin sings about helping someone find God in their life: “…what I have is what you need…Redemption is waiting at your doorstep, it is begging you to let Him in now…You can put all of it off again, but where’s it gonna get you in the end?” The song fades out at the end, leaving just Kevin and the piano singing the chorus.
This One’s For You (9/10) – A love song with a piano pop/rock feel to it with a very catchy chorus: “You gotta get, get over yourself a little to see the grass is green”. Kevin’s talent as a pianist is evident in this song, as well as his talent as a vocalist as he hits some of the highest notes on the CD. A great song to sing along to.
I-540 (8/10) – A beautiful piano song that builds up at the end into a hard rocking anthem at the line: “We keep moving forward ‘til we’ve gone too far, but we left our hearts way back in Arkansas”. The end of the song is very catchy as Kevin sings: “On the phone saying what oh what is wrong baby”. There is also an orchestra that completes the song as a whole.
It’s Time To Rock (Ok?) (11/10) The title says it all; this song has attitude: “You’d better get yourself in line, boy…So make up your mind, you’re either with us son or you’re not”. This song has some of the hardest guitars and drumming on the entire CD. Then the bridge comes with the first screaming on the CD—and it comes at you hard. If you didn’t know any better, you would think this was part of an Underoath or Haste The Day song: “Move over ‘cause you’re starting to drag me down. And I won’t let anything stop me now!” Then the song has a fake ending where the band comes in after a long pause with the guitars once again at full blast. Very well done.
Rebound (10/10) – This song was featured on The Wedding’s Rumble In The South EP that was nearly impossible to get a hold of, so I’m glad they put this on this CD. Joe’s drumming is at its best in this song, as well as a great combination of guitars and piano during the chorus: “Not enough time to try for a rebound, look it over and over from the top down. Pick it up. Not giving up, that’s true love.” Once again there is screaming during the bridge, but it is much less intense compared to the last track.
Schizophrenia (9/10) – The song starts off with a haunting piano melody, followed by a hard guitar riff. Lyrically, Kevin sings of being lost, confused and scared: “I am the one that they warned me about…I curse and praise in the same breath…I am my own worst enemy”. A great hard rocker.
The Last Stand (6/10) A song about the war in Iraq (I think I heard it referred to as Wake The Regiment II on iTunes). Although the song has a good message, it is lost with the mediocre instrumentation. The end of the song where the entire bands sings is probably the best part of the song: “Lay down your life and follow me in through the dark. We’ll never know if we are too afraid to start. Just keep your head down, it won’t be your final march…”
Misery Loves Company (9.5/10) – Opens with a great guitar riff, followed by the rest of the band rocking out. The verses are very catchy, and the lyrics in this song are great, singing of forgiveness from God: “I’ve done so much wrong, it outweighs the good. I’ve found the hardest things to do are the ones I should…It’s in your grace that I’m set free.” The bridge of this song has more intense screaming, but still keeping with the message: “You’ve given me one more chance a million times before. I still here another one knocking at my door”.
Southside (10/10) – The second song on Polarity that was originally on the Rumble In The South EP. Because of this, this song has more of a punk feel to it like on the first CD. Like some of the other songs, there is some heavier screaming during the bridge. A very singable song: “Mom and Dad I’ll be just fine. So follow me back down into the Southside.”
Revelation (8/10) – A slow song once again featuring Kevin on the piano and an orchestra, but this time the songs stays slow throughout. I believe this song is about marriage: “’Cause you and me have stood the test of time and proved that we will make it out all right. Today as our faith will turn to sight…The preacher takes his place, all eyes watch as I wait”. An amazing ballad.
Fireworks (7/10) – There’s nothing really too special about this song. It has a bit of a punk/western feel to it with a fiddle and a choir of girls at the end of the song. It’s an average song that gets a bit better as it goes…..And I won’t ruin the surprise, but there is a hilarious hidden track where the band puts on a deep southern accent and sings about Arkansas.
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