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Free Music Review: A solid album all the way through
Hit: 5 Stars
This album reminds me of Lifehouse's first album, and that is not a bad thing. I don't think there is a single misstep in Lifehouse's entire catalogue-- I've never understood the criticisms aimed at Stanley Climbfall. Jason Wade has proven himself, with every release, to be a consistently great songwriter.
Nothing is different here.
The music has evolved a bit, as this CD has a darker and slightly more experimental edge than their last, but this is Lifehouse, and that's not a bad thing. The band has found that perfect line that allows them to keep their identifiable sound yet somehow make each album unique.
I won't review this song by song, as there isn't a bad song on here, and quite a few of them are bound to be viewed as Lifehouse classics along the lines of "Hanging By a Moment", "Spin", "You and Me", and "Blind."
Lifehouse is a talented modern rock act with a unique sound and above-average substance in their music.
Buy this.
Free Music Review: Better Than The Last Two Albums
Hit: 4 Stars
Lifehouse is a quality band, perhaps underrated by those who view them only as another mainstream rock act because of their two massive hits this decade. Unsurprisingly, their debut, "No Name Face," remains their strongest effort to date. Their next two records were solid and did not disappoint, but they did not wow anybody either. This album, "Who We Are," is a step up from the last two, but still does not approach their debut.
"Disarray" gets the music off to a rocking start the way "Spin" did for "Stanley Climbfall." It's a good sign when the first single, "First Time," is not the best song on the album even though it is already a hit. Again, this song is more rock-oriented, a contrast to their softer self-titled album.
"Whatever It Takes," would be a decent choice as a third single. Lifehouse has a knack for sounding fresh without necessarily breaking down any musical barriers. None of their songs sound like a rehash of previous works, which is a feat for a band this successful. This track, as well as several others, proves that Jason Wade is one of the better songwriters in music today.
The title track is a great song with a driving force behind it. The next song, "Broken," is the best song on the album and likely to be a huge hit both on mainstream and Christian music radio stations. An emotional, powerful ballad written about one of Wade's friends, this song is an example of how Wade's lyrics can appeal to both the spiritual and secular crowd.
"The Joke" is upbeat and different, likely to be hit or miss with fans. The second half of the album is filled with tracks that are good but do not match up to the first few songs. The exception is the sublime "Storm," an official version of the song Jason Wade wrote early in his songwriting career. Wade's deep vocals are strong enough to carry the first minute of this song without any instrumental accompaniment, and the rest of this song finishes the album on a strong note.
Free Music Review: The good old Lifehouse Sound
Hit: 5 Stars
after discovering "No Name Face" in 2001 I just fell in love with their music...and when they came out with "Stanley Climbfall" I bought it right away as I waited for another album like a child waits for Christmas... when I put the CD in and listened to the first tunes it brought a huge smile on my face.. The same happened with "Lifehouse"... I do not share the feeling that people always expect "different" things from groups... I like things I can depend on and Lifehouse's sound is a for sure thing... When I got "who we are" today and put it in the car cd player on my way home the familiar huge smile came back to my face. And I like it like that!!! When I buy second and third CD's from numerous groups it mostly takes some "getting used to" the new CD and I have to listen to it a couple times... What I like most about this new CD is that overall it is a little bit more "rockier" then the previous ones. Disarray, First Time, Who we are, The Joke and Bridges are more upbeat and listening to them just makes me want to sing along and be happy that they got a new album out! What really swept me off my feet was Storm... I always really liked the song and the lyrics but the new arrangements were Jason is just singing, with very tuned down background music, are absolutely amazing. It takes a GREAT voice to record a song without music (well almost no music). His voice is so amazing and on this song it really comes out!
So all in all this album is another great success! If you like any of the Lifehouse albums this one here is a must...and if you haven't heard of Lifehouse... you better get on it... with which one you want to start is up to you they are all great!
Free Music Review: Who they have been all along
Hit: 2 Stars
2002's "Stanley Climbfall," Lifehouse's sophomore effort, was widely regarded as a major disappointment upon its release; their subsequent album, a self-titled release which came out three years later, is viewed as their comeback. "Lifehouse" remains the group's second-best effort, their undisputed best being their great debut, 2000's "No Name Face." And now, two years after "Lifehouse," we have the band's fourth effort, "Who We Are." It should be a statement rather than a question, but it winds up as more of the latter. Is this who they are, a group of post-grunge rockers who will continue churning out increasingly-dated rock in the vein of Y2K bands like Nickelback or Creed? Truthfully, their music has hardly changed, rendering Lifehouse a sort of post-grunge time capsule.
"Lifehouse" had a more mellow sound, a refreshing break from the bombastic storm of razor-edged guitar from their earlier albums. The first half of "Who We Are" has a driving sound not unlike the group's first two releases, while the second half takes the mellower approach. It's clear that the members of Lifehouse have matured since their early efforts. The problem is their music, which lost its inventiveness with "Stanley Climbfall," regained some freshness for "Lifehouse," and now is completely stale on "Who We Are." Certain songs, like the single "First Time," or "Broken," which with a few tweaks could even be beautiful, sound fine on their own, but as a whole the album is devoid of any freshness at all. There's only one great song on the album, "Storm," a revision of one of Jason Wade's compositions from when the band was known as "Blyss."
"Who We Are" is a minor disappointment, because those who just want more of the same from Lifehouse will no doubt be quite satisfied. For those who were expecting some evolution after the promising "Lifehouse," however, there's little to make "Who We Are" worth listening to. It's the same old stinging guitar, the same pounding drums, and the same sometimes-thick/somethings-soaring vocals from bandleader Wade. When the group does try something a little different, like on "The Joke," the attempt at originality adds a little vigor to the effort, but the bulk of the material is practically lifeless. We know who they are, and Wade makes it clear that we realize they've matured, but if their music doesn't mature on their next release, Lifehouse is done for.
Free Music Review: Who We Are: You'll Be Hooked
Hit: 5 Stars
Jason Wade and the guys are back in top form. This is probably their best release since "No Name Face" back in 2000---and, in many ways, this surpasses it since it shows off a more mature band that definitely knows "Who We Are".
There are several specific tracks that make this album stand out on the same level as NNF in my mind:
Whatever It Takes (track #3) - Personally, I think this should have been the first single. Not that "First Time" is bad or anything, but this song has so much going for it. This was the first "A+" in my mind and I knew this album was going to be special.
Broken (track #5) - If I was to pick one lyrical standout on this album, this song would win. One of Jason's best lyrical accomplishments.
Easier To Be (track #7) - My favorite new song. There is so much to love about this song. Catchy melody, beautiful lyrics. It's a great love song without being corny.
Storm (track #12) - My favorite song from "Diff's Lucky Day", re-recorded here with Jason's amazing vocals...if you don't feel something when you hear this song, something is definitely wrong with you. If you've never heard this song from the old release or live, you're in for quite a treat.
ALL Lifehouse fans should give this record a listen---even if you felt like "Stanley Climbfall" and the self-titled release were sub-par---this is a breath of fresh air. I really enjoyed listening to it. If you've never heard of Lifehouse before, pick up this disk along with "No Name Face" and you'll be hooked.