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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Flyleaf... turning the page on a new band's story| Posted July 18, 2007
This is Flyleaf's debut album after having put out an EP that was also self-titled. Here we are. This album starts out with the aggressive screams of frontwoman Lacey Mosley on the song "I'm So Sick". It then goes on to slightly more tame "Fully Alive", which is a highlight of the album. "Perfect", the anthemic sing-along that claims that we are only perfect in God alone, is another. "Cassie" is a chaotic song that tells the story of a girl who was martyred in the Columbine High School attack. The hopeful "Sorrow" and worshipful "All Around Me" also tie this album together. While Mosley's voice may be too unique for some, the guitar work and melodic sound make the band's sound more accessible. They have already experienced some popularity in the music world, and they have many directions to travel from here. Yes, this is a good first effort for Flyleaf.
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