Worth A Listen
Posted May 12, 2011
By abluvsu,
Weights and Measures is Hyland's first album released on Tooth & Nail Records after two independent releases. These guys from Minneapolis, Minnesota are off to a great start! Hyland has an original sound that is a mix of Run Kid Run, Capital Lights, and Stellar Kart. The majority of the songs are about relationships: from purity, to loneliness, to passion. The other songs revolve around a theme of honesty, surrender and God's grace.
The album starts off with a burst of energy, and ends with a ballad of thankfulness. In between, there are heart-piercing truths and refreshing originality. In the song "Fireworks," my favorite line is “I’ve had quite enough of this lust disguised as love”
The best songs on Weights and Measures are "Crying Out," "Coast to Coast," "This Love Is Free," and "Fireworks." The chorus of "This Love Is Free" really sticks out in my mind: “Love has carried me on His broken back / To a place where I can finally see / This love is free”
Another highlight on the album is at the end of "Crying Out" when the anthem is sung: “We’re crying out for freedom / We’re singing glory and grace”
Closing Thoughts:
Overall the vocals are strong, the lyrics are meaningful and the beats are catchy. I had never listened to Hyland before Weights and Measures and now I will be sure to listen to all their future releases. I'm excited to watch this band's career as it develops. I love the honesty that they have and the way that the truth they stand for is conveyed through the lyrics. I really enjoyed this album and it is definitely worth checking out! View All Music And Book Reviews By abluvsu | View abluvsu's Profile
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