We Need Each Other
Posted July 29, 2008
By thirdsaint,
Sanctus Real is yet another band I joined in late with their latest album. I'll admit, their single 'We Need Each Other' got ahold of me and wouldn't let go. It's so anthemic and catchy that I couldn't resist turning up the volume and with the "Oh Oooh we need each other" part in the chorus I could picture being at a concert and the whole crowd joining in joyfully. It's made to be played in an arena, that's for sure and a few other songs like 'Turn On The Lights' and 'Sing' are too. The former is a heavy rocker with a fantastic guitar riff and where Matt Hammitt's vocals soar, showing his impressive range. Unfortunately he doesn't show it off all that often as he's a bit lower key through the rest of the album but he still does a great job. 'Sing' is a top-notch worship song that boldy states 'One church under one King', and make no mistake, it's a fast-paced worship song that doesn't sound like a knockoff.
I can really connect to the lyrics on this album and I'm glad they aren't afraid to show their faith. 'Leap of Faith', in particular, I can relate to with it's talk about failing in your mind before you even try and being stuck in the same place, needing to take a leap of faith. Really, if it wasn't for the lyrics and great anthems this album would feel like any other Christian Rock band. The album also goes slow after 'Lay Down My Guns', a song for not only soldiers but anyone fighting with situations in life. 'Legacy' is a decent rocker to close the album but not very memorable. The bonus track, 'Hero', that is a free download upon buying the album should've been added at the end to close it out instead. I can't help but feel this album could've been more with better planning of the tracklist and the addition of the extra track but it's still a powerful rock album that will be one of my favorites for what it does have. It hasn't done so well the longer I have it though as it doesn't have much to come back to once the hooks wear off.
Gems of this album are: 'We Need Each Other', 'Turn On The Lights', 'Sing', 'Leap of Faith'
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