They're Only Chasing Safety is the fourth full-length album by the band Underoath. The album was released on June 15, 2004 through Solid State Records/Tooth & Nail Records and was the first record featuring the band's new vocalist Spencer Chamberlain. On October 4, 2005, the album was re-released with four bonus tracks, a bonus DVD, and brand-new artwork by Jacob Bannon of Converge.
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01.
Young and Aspiring
02.
A Boy Brushed Red...Living in Black and White
03.
The Impact of Reason
04.
Reinventing Your Exit
05.
The Blue Note
06.
It's Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door
Here's my kiss to betray...| Posted August 10, 2009 ...desperate to brush the lips of grace
This release from Underoath is quite different from their earlier albums to say the least. I personally fell victim to not hearing Underoath until they started gaining popularity with this release, so it is difficult for me in retrospect to go back and listen to the older albums when this one has such clean vocals. Their music is definitely not as metal as it has been previously, but it is very successful at what it tries to be. The screaming/singing dynamic is splendid here... the screaming will send most parents and grandparents running, while the choruses on almost every song are downright infectious and will have you singing them to yourself over and over again.
Most of the lyrics revolve around relationships and related struggles. Underoath is not shy about the issues they are addressing, and they do not hold back from singing about lust and the associated regrets that come from giving into temptation. It is a subject that many artists will not breach, though one that Christians must frequently learn to deal and cope with. The lyrics also hold true to that of earlier albums where they shamelessly use Jesus' name when singing to him; whereas similar bands may be tempted to only make veiled references throughout their music.
The album is very short as, excluding The Blue Note (an instrumental track), there are only nine tracks here. Fortunately enough, every track holds its own weight. I really could not be pressed to find any one song that I like significantly less than any of the others. This is certainly a prestine example of quality over quantity.
My Highlights: Boy Brushed Red Living in Black and White, It's Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door, Some Will Seek Forgiveness Others Escape
Glass shatters and comes to a halt
I thought we'd be there by now
I thought it would be so much quicker than this
Pain has never been so brilliant
I made sure you were buckled in
Now you can walk hand in hand with Him
Favorite| Posted February 22, 2008
This is my favorite album from UnderOath.
I love it crazy hardcore. i could listen to it forever. it was the first cd i bought from them. and i dont regret it one bit! i love every song on it!
Wooohoo| Posted November 12, 2007
I Love this album, i listen to it at least once a week now.
It has a good balance of songs, and ends nicely with the last track.
Besides "The Blue Note" being kinda creepy, its brilliant.
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