Abandon [Abandon EP]
Posted March 16, 2009
By KevinDavis_NRT, Staff Reviewer
“Abandon EP” is a great new album by new San Antonio rock act Abandon. I’ve been greatly enjoying the first song “Providence” since last year which is one of 6 energy-gushing songs off the self-titled debut, digitally released last year and coming out with additional track "Hold On" on April 21, 2009. The band’s sound has been described as The Killers meet U2 which is a great description. For me, I would also compare them to The All-American Rejects, Fall Out Boy, Mute Math and Christian rock bands After Edmund and Nevertheless.
They have a steady rush of uncommon creativity that has both modern flash and worshipful depth. Brothers Josh and Justin Engler had moved from their home state of Indiana to Texas while in high school, where they met Dave and Stevan Vela, cousins, at church. Gelling by jamming in the worship band, they felt a growing desire to write original music together as well.
That theme of danger and hope shines throughout the album. The pulsing beat of “Providence” really sets that tone. “The story of Peter in the Bible has always been a fascinating one. How could someone that walked so close to Jesus deny being His follower? If this story was about you or me, would it be different? Either way, grace is enough.” The songs “Be Alive In Me”, “Here Waiting”, “All Because of You” and “Atmosphere” are all very worshipful and biblical. Radio single “Hold On” “is about a teenage girl who is experiencing some rough times in her life. Although the character is fictional, she represents the majority of our nation’s youth. “Hold On” is intended to offer the listener hope.” “Hold on. Someone will find you. Look for the searchlights”.
I love all 6 songs and highly recommend this album for fans of worship and alternative rock. View All Music And Book Reviews By KevinDavis_NRT | View KevinDavis_NRT's Profile
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