MATSOD's self-titled two years ago was a pinacle in southern rock, southern hardcore, or just the south in general. Dallas Taylor (ex- singer of Underoath) had become the front man of a masterpiece.
While this album IS a progression for the band, the album just isn't par for me. It seems as if they have lost their bearings on what is good song writing. It would have been very easy for them to just create a CD with the same chord progressions in every song, and they didn't, and for that, I applaud them. However, it seems like there is a sense of tediousness to each of these songs, leaving most listeners waiting for some anything besides overbearing guitar work, and the most random vocal arrangements i've heard since Underoath's Define the Great Line (ironic huh?).
Bottom line, I just wasn't feeling this record. Yeah, im sure it's good to put on with your buddies while you're drinking, but I don't drink.
FINAL GRADE: C-
1 comment:
It is offensive at first, but you have to listen to the cd from a different perspective. You pretty much can't expect the same stuff. They took a risk and i think are reeping from it. its a little more southern and with a big country taste. They are just reaching out to an older crowd, trying to open them up to good music. Favorite songs areDry The River & Raised By The Tide
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