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Free Music Review: The group's best since "No Name Face"
Hit: 3 Stars
Lifehouse returned after three years with their third album, titled simply "Lifehouse." Perhaps the group, fronted by guitarist and lead vocalist Jason Wade, chose to self-title the album as a way of signaling a fresh start with Geffen Records. A fresh start is something the band could've used after their sophomore effort, 2002's "Stanley Climbfall," received rather sour reviews from critics as well as legions of the band's very dedicated fans, and as far as fresh starts go, "Lifehouse" is a fine one indeed. Wade and the gang, which includes new bass man Bryce Soderberg (replacing Sergio Andrade), return remarkably more mature than when last we heard them. Their considerably more mellow new sound is also a far cry from the razor-edged passion heard on their previous albums, but it's a welcome change, finally drawing Lifehouse out of the shadow of post-grunge bands like Creed.
The hit single "You and Me" is the most laid-back (and, clearly, popular) of the album's songs, but constant radio play has gradually decreased the ballad's inherent beauty. More beautiful, however, is the opening track, "Come Back Down," which showcases the new, dreamy sound of Wade's guitar. "Blind" is another highlight, a strong and sincere ode to Wade's deceased father. It's interesting to note that Wade's lyrics, which previously dealt primarily with his faith in God, have now shed most (if not all) of their religious meaning and have come to revolve mostly around the challenges of everyday life and, occasionally, romance. Though each of the record's songs have their own merits, chiefly some heavenly and soaring vocals by Wade, there aren't as many knockout tracks as there was on the group's excellent debut, "No Name Face," or even on "Stanley Climbfall." In fact, other than the aforementioned tracks, only the dreamily entrancing "Walking Away" comes to mind as one of "Lifehouse"'s highlights. Nevertheless, none of the tracks are bad or even dull, and those who enjoyed the band's previous efforts will have no problem getting into the music.
On the whole, though "Lifehouse" isn't as great as the band's debut, it's certainly their best recording since that album. Wade and the gang have returned more mature and mellow, and at last can stand on their own as a group. To those who enjoyed "No Name Face" and/or "Stanley Climbfall," I would recommend "Lifehouse," and for Lifehouse fans (of which I am most certainly one), this album is essential, and a lovely way to pass the time until the release of the group's senior album.
Free Music Review: A change of direction for the band
Hit: 4 Stars
Like most bands- Lifehouse have taken a slightly different approach to their third album. A lot slower and more accoustic, they still sound excellent, with Jason's songwriting at his best on this record. Featuring many ballads, the best songs on this record are 'Come Back Down', 'Blind', 'All in All', 'Into the Sun' and 'Walking Away'.
With the addition of Bryce Soderberg on bass, Lifehouse sound like a more complete band now and I am desperately looking forward to their fourth release which apparently is more piano driven.
Overall, it is hard to compare this album with their first two as it vastly different in so many ways, but shows a lot of maturity in both the songwriting and the performance. Depending on what mood I'm in, this can be my favourite Lifehouse record, or my least favourite. But whatever the mood, it is still a very good album and will hold its own place in the Lifehouse catalogue.
Free Music Review: Catchy, simple, simply enjoyable!
Hit: 5 Stars
This is just your typical lifehouse album; catchy lyrics and melodies, songs that can go with any type of mood, and with extras like videos. An invaluavle item.Free Music Review: lifehouse rocks
Hit: 5 Stars
lifehouse it`s a one of the bets rock bands in the market and this material it is a proof of thatFree Music Review: Lifehouse
Hit: 5 Stars
Overall a very good album. I would say maybe their best to date.