Abandon: Control
Posted September 14, 2011
By TCMRB,
Before this album I had never heard of Abandon. It is a possibility that I have heard one of their songs on the radio without knowing it, but they have never been on my radar. Now they are one of my favorite bands. The first song on the album "Feel It In Your Heart" really cemented itself in my brain. I found myself singing it to myself throughout the day. After hearing it for the first time I was singing along with it each time.
The second song "Help" sounds to me like a mix between the musical style of DC Talk and the modernity of Relient K. It has that kind of old school flare to it.
The whole album really is pretty solid. The album really flows, but each song can stand on its own. All of the songs on the album could become hits on the radio if more people knew about them. I am pretty sure that "Feel It In Your Heart" is already being played regularly on the radio, but none of the other songs are. I could definitely see "Hero" being a huge hit if more people heard it. The song is filled with so much emotion and really awe at our Savior.
Abandon started off the album with four or five songs that are really upbeat songs and ones you just want to dance to. Then they transition into more laid back and mellow songs. The last three songs are extremely emotional.
Abandon has now become one of my favorite bands, and even after my three times of listening to it for the review: I cannot stop listening to Control. It is just so solid. I hope they are more recognized for this album. I cannot wait to hear what they do next.
Favorite Song: Feel It In Your Heart
Favorite Lyrics: "There He goes - a hero. A savior to the world. Here he stands with scars in His hands. With love He gave His life so we could be free. The Savior of the world." (From the song "Hero")
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