Heavy music and pained lyrics go together like cake and ice cream, and Belton, Texas quintet, Flyleaf, aren't about to break with tradition. But while many loud rockers reopen old wounds by singing about their broken homes and broken hearts, Flyleaf confront past traumas to heal old scars and prove in the process that hope shines brighter than despair.
Flyleaf's self-titled debut album echoes with songs about abuse, neglect, addiction and dysfunction, and messages about overcoming adversity. And the band's wide array of brooding beats, atmospheric textures and lunging riffs compliment Mosley's emotionally revealing lyrics, which range from breathy and beautiful to scathing and aggressive.
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Very Good| Posted September 08, 2007
I saw flyleaf live on the Justice and Mercy tour and after that show I went out and bought their cd. The cd has a lot of great edgier songs with a few ballads to even out the mix. a great CD
Flyleaf| Posted August 22, 2007
A buzz began to circulate over Belton, Texas, quartet Flyleaf when the band's debut EP first made the rounds. Fronted by singer Lacey Mosley, the band generates an enormous sound that draws on elements of nu-metal, screamo, and alternative rock, with Mosley's sometimes ferocious/sometimes sweet vocals lending the group a distinctive edge. Expectation ran high for the band's first long-player, but, luckily, Flyleaf's self-titled debut full-length doesn't disappoint. Leading off with the album's first single, "I'm So Sick," the album states its business and continues from there. There are hooks and melodic elements woven skillfully into the thrash, ensuring that Flyleaf's songs won't fade away as easily as many by their alt-metal contemporaries. But don't let Mosley's sometimes charming voice lull you: she can scream like a banshee, and the band hits with as much muscle as anyone on the scene. Fans of the genre are encouraged to check this out.
It's interesting to finally hear a girl singing metal. I personally love it. The riffs are shattering, the lyrics are deep and often spiritual, yet it's monstrously heavy. And Lacey Mosley is incredibly unique. She will ease your mind one minute, then floor you with a viper-ish scream the next minute. Devastating riffs on "Fully Alive", "I'm So Sick" and "Cassie" (which talks about the Columbine shooting in the 90's), the latter also having some wicked drum and bass work. And "So I Thought", the closer, is one of the most genuinely moving songs I've ever heard. Unlike those whiney, annoying alternative ballads, this one has a gorgeous, heart-breaking melody and lyric that can bring one to tears. These guys are AWESOME. Hopefully they stick around for a while.
Flyleaf| Posted August 22, 2007
I love this CD! Flyleaf is a great rock band and it is awesome that they have a female singer! Everyone should get this album!
I loved it!!!| Posted August 21, 2007
Hardrock sounds, a female as a lead singer, Christian lyrics, this cd has it all!!! The lead singers voice is rough, but it has a very pretty undertone, which you can hear on some of the songs. I like the mix of music on this cd as well. Even though it has a strictly hardcore rock sound, the instrumentals range on songs, from totally hardcore to softer and lighter. The music itself paints the picture of the song for you. I also love the lyrics!!! Even tho they are signed to a non-Christian label, Flyleaf does and amazing job of writing songs that contain a Christian message w/o scarring off potential non-Christian fans. The lyrics dig deep into the themes of faith and love. I reccommend this cd to anyone!!!
Almost praise| Posted August 21, 2007
this is a beautiful cd nothing is better but it seems like somes of the songs are purely worship wich is an awesome change from the rest of the cd
Sick| Posted August 21, 2007
I loved LOVED LOVED this CD!!! It\'s so sick! I really like the fact that it\'s a christain hard rock band witha sick chick for the lead vocalist!!! So awesome!!! I love Cassie and Sorrow!!!!
3.5 from me| Posted August 16, 2007
I must admit, this CD grew on me after a while. "I'm So Sick" is a popular one...though everytime I hear it on the radio I get mad that they cut out her screaming.
It's been quite a while since the last good female screamer. I think flyleaf certainly has room for improvement, but I was generally pleased with this CD.
Don't compare her with Amy Lee from Evanescence because they are completely different...
It was interesting hearing the song about Cassi. Nice take on that one. I can feel you all around me...another pretty solid song. I guess overall, this CD will satisfy the tastes of those who like "out-from-the-dark" lyrics and a zing to current day screamers.
Flyleaf| Posted August 14, 2007
This is an awesome CD! When I first heard Flyleaf singing "I'm So Sick", I wasn't too crazy about it because of the fact that a girl was screaming. but I listened to it more, and grew to love it. It's an amazing CD, and I love Lacey's screaming.
I'm not really into screamo| Posted August 13, 2007
But this is one of the few I "have" to have. several of the songs besides "i'm Sick" are great teaching aids and good lyrics as well as, I'll admit it, fun to listen to.
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