Here's my kiss to betray...
...desperate to brush the lips of grace
Underoath: They're Only Chasing Safety
5/5
This release from Underoath is quite different from their earlier albums to say the least. I personally fell victim to not hearing Underoath until they started gaining popularity with this release, so it is difficult for me in retrospect to go back and listen to the older albums when this one has such clean vocals. Their music is definitely not as metal as it has been previously, but it is very successful at what it tries to be. The screaming/singing dynamic is splendid here... the screaming will send those unaccustomed to it running, while the choruses on almost every song are downright infectious and will have you singing them to yourself over and over again.
Most of the lyrics revolve around relationships and related struggles. Underoath is not shy about the issues they are addressing, and they do not hold back from singing about lust and the associated regrets that come from giving in to temptation. It is a subject that many artists will not breach, though one that Christians must frequently learn to deal and cope with. The lyrics also hold true to that of earlier albums, in that they shamelessly use Jesus' name when singing to him; whereas similar bands may be tempted to make only veiled references throughout their music.
The album is very short as, excluding The Blue Note (an instrumental track), there are only nine tracks here. Fortunately enough, every track holds its own weight. I really could not be pressed to find any one song that I like significantly less than any of the others. This is certainly a pristine example of quality over quantity.
My Highlights: Boy Brushed Red Living in Black and White, It's Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door, Some Will Seek Forgiveness Others Escape
Glass shatters and comes to a halt
I thought we'd be there by now
I thought it would be so much quicker than this
Pain has never been so brilliant
I made sure you were buckled in
Now you can walk hand in hand with Him
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