Aaron Gillespie is a man obsessed. Whether he's out in front of The Almost, his new, eagerly-anticipated rock-based project, or behind the drum kit for the world famous post-hardcore outfit Underoath"who debuted at #2 on the Billboard Album Survey with June 2006's Define The Great Line"the Clearwater, Florida-bred songwriter/musician can't help but throw himself into everything he does. With Southern Weather, The Almost gives Gillespie the opportunity to put a different musical side of himself on display. Performing nearly every instrument on the disc, Gillespie worked with acclaimed, Seattle-based producer Aaron Sprinkle (Emery, Anberlin) on Southern Weather. On the title song, Gillespie incorporates pieces of his youth. "I grew up in the Deep South in a Christian home," he says of the declarative album opener. "I am very much informed by Southern values. Like anyone, I've had struggles along the way. But I'm committed to my faith in Christ. I've had such a strong calling and I think the song speaks to that.
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impresive| Posted July 13, 2007
I'm quite impressed with the musical abilities of Aaron Gillespie. Not only did he write the songs he plays most of the insturments with the exception of some guitar work by producer Aaron Sprinkle and some other string and horn work on a few other songs.
While this is not as hard as the music of his other band Underoath (no screming), it is just as good and maybe even better.
I also think it should be a requirement for every Christian artist to do their own take on Amazing Grace. Aaron's version "Amazing Because It Is" pretty much sums Gods grace right up.
Other noteable songs are "Dirty and Left Out", and "Say This Sooner".
Hint to program directors, give it a listen and let the rest of us heat it too.
Amazing, Because it is!| Posted July 12, 2007
It's AMAZING! I love the southern sound and christian back ground. it's amazing. i love it. And i can't help but agree with Dirty and left out. I love it. and i think everyone should listen to it one time. Aaron did a GREAT job. it sounds nothing like underoath. but. The sound is just so amazing. I love it!
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