Hawk Nelson is back with their sixth studio album "Made." This project reflects an evolution for the band with a new lead singer in long time Hawk guitarist Jon Steingard. The change has made room for growth where they could stretch both their musical prowess and lyrical expression. the end-product is a matured pop sentiment that allows you to sense the bands transformation while still infusing their unique, I-just-can't-sit-still-right-now, fun, contagious, signature sound.
Their debut single, "Words", is breaking new ground for the group at Christian AC radio. Their renewed focus is to be intentional about creating relevant music with a meaningful message, and that intentionality shines through the two central songs on the album. "Made" a reminder that we are perfectly made with a purpose and "Words", which features vocals by Bart Millard of MercyMe, and encourages us to be thoughtful of the power in our words and how they can both build-up and tear down. With songs that speak for themselves, renewed vision, and a seasoning of the familiar, anything is possible for the new-and-improved Hawk Nelson.
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01.
What I'm Looking For
02.
A Million Miles Away
03.
Words (feat. Bart Millard of MercyMe)
04.
Elevator (feat. Blanca Callahan of Group 1 Crew)
05.
Every Beat Of My Broken Heart
06.
Made
07.
Love Like That
08.
Through The Fire (feat. Mike Donehey of Tenth Avenue North)
While the Members Stay the Same, the Sound is Wildly Different| Posted March 25, 2013
This album showcases a very different Hawk Nelson. After Jason Dunn left, guitarist Jon Stiengard stepped up to fill the void. This version of the band is a very poppy, radio-friendly band now and I feel like it's going to take some time to get used to this new direction. While most of the songs on this album sound like standard pop rock radio fare, there are some songs that have that old Hawk Nelson punk style to them. On a positive side, Jon's vocals are supurb and feel like a natural continuation for the band.
While Made may showcase a different Hawk Nelson and have most songs sound standard for radio rock, there are enough elements I liked to make this album worth a listen.
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