Must Have CD of the Summer
Posted July 27, 2010
By hebrews1316,
This CD opens with a synth-pop orchestration that is also blended through out the song. "Relentless" opens the story, and the the pace for the rest of the album. You can already tell that you are going to take a trip back to the glory days of rock-n-roll; when it was all about making music from the heart not for the money, and telling a worthwhile story. I for some reason, started think about ABBA while listening to "Relentless." It is a great opener, but the next song "Elevator" is an instant highlight of this CD. The guitar riff is infectious and hard to get out of your head. You almost want to start jamming with your air guitar. This is an amazing rock song, and comes at a great time when the rock scene is kind of mulling right now (minus the Classic Crime's new CD). I absolutely love "Love is for the Middle Class," which come next. The line "If all I have is love, would I still be lovely/If all I give is love, would you give up on me/But if you measure love in false securities" has to be the most prominent songwriting I have heard in awhile. This song is life, and definitely a instant hit.
"So Far Away" follows and the hits continue. This is the beginning of the Meatloaf comparison. If you are a big fan of Meatloaf (like I am), you'll understand. This connection puts this song into my favorites column. Just listen to the line: "We've gotta hold on to hope/In this heartless world." That is so true. Then next comes the first single and video from the CD: "God Save the Foolish Kings." This song continues the Meatloaf vibe, takes me back to High School, and reminds me of West Side Story in a modern way; or Grease. I love the stories this CD tells, and you really have to listen to the lyrics to catch the meanings. It's not hard to get, but you do have to pay attention.
There is a reason behind way this CD starts of a song called "Relentless." This is because you are offered a relentless offering of unique, and fantastic songs. "Salt in the Sea" is a pretty metaphoric song, and probably the most blatantly Christian they get.
Up next is "Independence Day for a Petty Thief," which is really a song about come to age and finding your identity (at least I believe). While not one of my favorites, it gets the point across. And when it breaks for fireworks, then into the tightest guitar work I've heard in awhile, this song becomes amazing. I guess it will have to grow on me.
Following this is "Somebody Knows," which is a modern love story. The chorus with the choir is a standout of this song, and truly makes this song enjoyable. Another highlight is the guitar solo. A very interestingly crafted song, but still enjoyable. "Disappear" comes next and is probably the closest to HOH's previous CD's. I am not too fond of this song, and its pacing seems a little out of touch for this CD. There always has to be a least one dud on every CD, and this I believe would be it. I say this in comparison to the rest of the songs and what they brought to the production. The guitar work is fabulous, and probably the one thing I liked about this song.
Up next is probably the most interesting song on this CD, "She's Mighty Mighty." It bleeds in the same vain as "She's Always a Woman to Me" by Billy Joel. The obvious difference is that this song is faster and more rocking. At this point, I am starting to believe HOH is trying to challenge all those wanna be guitar players who spend countless hours on Guitar Hero. "She's Mighty Mighty" is not a dud, but is not a favorite on mine either.
"Constant" is the best song right now, and one of my favorite songs on this CD. It is also the most honest, and vertical songs on this CD. It's not out of place because the earlier songs displayed the craziness of life, and "Constant" delivers the only thing that is constant, God.
"Burn Me Down," is another one of my favorites and another like "Constant" and "Salt in the Sea" that is as blatantly Christian as HOH has gotten. It is another truly enjoyable song, with a little synth-pop, atmospheric elements, and more amazing guitar work.
Closing thoughts:
This CD is refreshing, and truly enjoyable; a must have of the summer. This CD is for anybody who love's rock-n-roll as it should be: raw, honest, fanatical, big, written from the heart, and more about making amazing music then about making money. CD highlights and my favorites: "Relentless," "Elevator," "God Save the Foolish Kings," "Salt in the Sea," "Constant," and "Burn Me Down." HOH is one of the most underrated bands to date, and are amazing live (and they don't even play with the same members they do in the studio). Enjoy. View All Music And Book Reviews By hebrews1316 | View hebrews1316's Profile
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