I really like this cd, usually Christian
punk is not my thing, but I make a small exception for this cd. Out of
all 6 songs, only one didnt really do it for me, the song proposal is
a bit slower than the rest and really brings the pace to a screeching halt.
The other songs are very catchy, all of them well written.
The biggest standout in this cd is the
music, its mostly acoustic driven, which seems a little bizarre to me
but the singers voice carries all the electricity the band needs. the music
carries an almost country feel and on the song Ill show the world the
band adapts a swing beat, which works great with the song. There is also
a harmonica solo in why cant I be on MTV which hands down is my favorite
track on this cd, its deadly accurate in its imagery of the role of MTV
in todays pop culture. In whole the lyrics are smart and well thought
out but there is a touch of the clichéd themes of girls and high
school, but not enough to ruin any of the songs.
If you like punk music that is a little
different from the usual offerings, or ya think Jesus is more punk than
anyone, this is a good album for you.
Posted by whatever.:
No, this isn't street, crust, or hXc, so it doesn't have a traditional punk sound. Its punkness is in 1. the messages in the lyrics. 2. Its uniqueness.
They define themselves as dork-rock; others say they have an acoustic punk or folk sound. All seem accurate to me! Don't think that because it's acoustic it must be pop; there is nothing sappy, faddish, emo or pretentious about it. I'm so sorry they broke up. Well how about a 10 out of 10!Well I brought their album Enter the Danger Brigade to school today.
Posted by hXc John:
I think this cd rocks! There old cd is awesome too, definitly go check it out.
Posted by Fanible:
I really like this CD alot. I am confused about your review of just those 6 samples. Some songs not in the sample are really good too. Also you say Proposal is slower paced, but I'll Talk to You Tomorrow is much much slower.
Also I find this a new type of music, and I don't really put it in the punk section. They don't even consider themselves punk. Plus their style is different in almost all their songs, which makes it real fun to listen to. All the songs are clever and mean different things also, not just the usual Jesus bands only talking about "jesus rocks, etc etc"... this has some songs with inner meanings.
Anyways I like it alot, and I think I may like it better than their first album. Great stuff! Can't wait for their next one!
Posted by rian of the band:
I think you did a good job reviewing it, but the cd has 12 tracks, where did you get yours from? you missed alot of good stuff.
Posted by Hop_Along:
Pretty great disc. A challenging christian band, edgy, almost anti-establishment with songs like "Why Can't I be on MTV", "Sheep of The US", "Hollywood is burning Down", and "America" about how corperate america is evil and americans are sheep and weak and follow the media like a flock of Sheep. But all from the christian perpespective of America falling away from God. If you like punk, give it a spin, you won't be dissapointed....
