Switchfoot - Nothing Is Sound
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Artist: SwitchfootEdition: Music CD
Format: DualDisc
CD Release Date: 2005-09-13
Music Label: Sony
Soundtracks:
- Lonely Nation
- Stars
- Happy Is A Yuppie Word
- The Shadow Proves The Sunshine
- Easier Than Love
- The Blues
- The Setting Sun
- Politicians
- Golden
- The Fatal Wound
- We Are One Tonight
- Daisy
Free Music Notes for Nothing Is Sound
Free Music Review: Three-star album, Four stars with the DVD
Hit: 4 Stars
I really love Beautiful Letdown. Easily it was one of the best rock 'n' roll records of 2003. Every song is unique, catchy, and a little rough around the edges, with a big dose of fun thrown in. It's truly a gem.
Nothing is Sound suffers only in that I cannot help but compare it to its predecessor. One of the biggest drawbacks to this album is the production, which is totally saturated and polished - Switchfoot suddenly starts to sound alot like every other crappy rock band on the radio, which is a shame. Fortunately, there is still enough of that unique Switchfoot vibe to keep this album from sinking to complete blandness.
The songwriting is standard Jon Foreman, and I must say that the arrangements on many of these songs ("Happy Is a Yuppie Word," for example) are very layered and complex, which is probably due in part to the addition of yet another guitarist to the group. The first three songs are real knock-outs that pull you in for the rest of the album - which, unlike Beautiful Letdown, is inconsistent at best. There are a few highlights through the remaining tracks, but it's mostly middle-of-the-road rock songs, nothing to write home about.
There is a noticeable lack of light, fun songs like "Gone" or "Paparazzi," which is really a shame. Jon Foreman's lyrics still have a satirical bite to them, but he seems to take himself too seriously throughout the album, which really puts me off.
And while Beautiful Letdown rarely had a dull moment, Nothing Is Sound sometimes struggles to stay afloat - "The Setting Sun" is a terribly obvious (and boring) throw-away, and even the single "We Are One Tonight" pales in comparison to "Meant to Live" or "Dare You To Move." The second half of the album is much weaker than the first. The addition of a guitarist has "filled out" Switchfoot's sound in a way that is sometimes rewarding, othertimes just far too bland.
Well, that's that for the album. It's solid, but not as good as Beautiful Letdown.
As for the DVD, it's well worth getting. We get about a half hour of behind the scenes film of Switchfoot doing all kinds of stuff - writing songs, rehearsing, recording in their homemade studio, performing on the road. It's really an eye-opening account of Switchfoot, which I as a musician find inspiring. The guys in Switchfoot are also pretty funny.
In general, I think it's easier to like an album if you feel you know the musicians a little. This DVD is the perfect way to get acquainted with the guys behind the music. I would highly recommend buying this DualDisc version of the album - you get a somewhat average album with a fun DVD.
Nothing Is Sound Poster
Switchfoot is the classic eight-year "overnight success" story. With a pocketful of radio hits, award nominations, and multi-platinum status, the band's Beautiful Letdown in 2003 introduced Switchfoot to a whole new world. But let's keep in mind that prior to the massive success, the San Diego-based band honed its chops with constant touring and three solid independent albums. Nothing Is Sound lives up to expectations with plenty of guitar-driven alternative rock bound to keep everyone happy. And that is the irony here as lead man Jon Foreman continues to sing about loneliness, alienation, and disenchantment in the land of plenty. "Lonely Nation," "Stars," and "The Fatal Wound" paint a bleak picture of a generation gripped by greed but remaining unsatisfied. Yet with every dark stroke, Foreman casts an eye toward a brighter tomorrow with hopeful lines like "I don't believe the emptiness/I'm looking for the kingdom coming down" in "Happy Is A Yuppie Word" and "Though the world is flawed these scars will heal/We are one tonight" in "We Are One Tonight." Foreman's ever-improving songwriting is enhanced by rich, lush production and a driving rhythm section of bassist Tim Foreman and drummer Chad Butler. Newer members Jerome Fontamillas (keys) and Andrew Shirley (guitars) fill out the empty spots well, giving Switchfoot a shimmering sonic glow on this superb release. This is another leap forward for one of rock's most promising bands. --Michael LyttleChristian & Gospel Music CDs
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