Thursday, September 24, 2009

Play the role with a good girl heart, hide the tangled webs within

This next album is one that came out a year ago, and I've been listening to it since one of my best friends gave it to me.

New Surrender by Anberlin - I cannot believe that I didn't find this band sooner. Following an article I read in Alternative Press about frontman Stephen Christian and a steady reccomendation from my friend, I finally got myself a copy of New Surrender and fell in love with Anberlin. The first track The Resistance pulls the listener right into the album, a solid rock track that lays down the groundwork for the rest of an amazing hand: "You've got a riot on your hands." And that is exactly right. The album is comprised of individual gems, and when looked at as a whole just blows the listener away. Following the first track comes my personal favorite, Breaking, which is a softer, piano-opened track that gives way to guitars leading into the chorus. An overall amazing track that stands out among the others. The rest of the album is very dynamic, with songs ranging through different sounds and styles that boast Anberlin's impressive talent. Another stand out is the single Feel Good Drag, which also shows off the band's instrumentation and lyrical prowess. The album is solid throughout, and I', hard pressed to pick a track I don't like, perhaps only Blame Me! Blame Me! which I cannot get into for some reason. Other than that, New Surrender is an amazing album that I enjoy from beginning to end, something that not a lot of albums do for me.

Key Tracks: The Resistance, Breaking, Feel Good Drag, Breathe, Burn Out Brighter (Northern Lights), Soft Skeletons, Miserable Visu (Ex Malo Bonum)

Currently Listening To: "Brick By Boring Brick" by Paramore from "brand new eyes"

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