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Free Music Review: Refreshing
Hit: 5 Stars
This is a great break from the heavy Underoath (Which I am a big fan of) sound. The fact that Aaron did almost every single instrunment on the album is quite a feat, as well. If you are solely devoted to heavy rock and metal music, this album isn't for you. But, if you have a wide variety and taste for music, or you just want to add another memoriable CD to your collection, this album is for you.Free Music Review: amazing, this guy is a very good musician>/
Hit: 5 Stars
Just amazing i dont like underoath is too much screaming but in this record aAron's singing is very cool he doesnt scream very hardcore, if you like emo like Tacking Back...,Further Seems...,you're gonna like this one, by the way dont think they're a christian band but they have a positive message>Free Music Review: Amazing Because It Is (to quote a song title)
Hit: 5 Stars
With its debut album recently released, The Almost already has an enormous fanbase, most of which are also Underoath fans. For those who don't know, Aaron Gillespie, drummer/backup vocalist for Underoath (who, arguably, made songs like Reinventing Your Exit as popular as they are), is the brainchild behind The Almost. He almost literally produced the entire album himself, writing the lyrics and recording pretty much all of the vocals, drums, and guitar.
Don't expect anything like Underoath; this is far lighter, general rock with general themes. The only thing that's the same is his voice.
Like most CDs, there's a mixture of great and not-so-great tracks.. However, to fully appreciate them, you need to listen to the album at least a few times before judging.
There are two acoustic tracks on this album: Dirty and Left Out, and Amazing Because It Is (I'd almost call it a remix of Amazing Grace.. it features a choir XD); other than that, it's just general rock. Don't expect any screaming or hard rock.
Listen to the track samples to make your own judgments..
Personally, my favorite songs are Say This Sooner (obviously :D), Everything That Makes Me Sick, Call Back When I'm Honest, and I Mostly Copy Other People.
The only song that I'm not too crazy about is Dirty and Left Out; it's whiny and acoustic.
Frankly, considering that the album is only 8 bucks, I'd say it's well worth it.
Free Music Review: Drop everything you know about Underoath
Hit: 4 Stars
Before we get into the meat of this review, I want you to get Underoath out of your head. Aaron Gillespie is in Underoath, but that's the only tie to his other band.
This CD is great, simply put. The sound is reminescent of old Dashboard (although I hate Dashboard as a band) and maybe some Rocket Summer. The pop rock sound gives way to a mature, deeply emotional rock effort from The multitalented Aaron. Most of the lyrics are very heartfelt and believable. The 'christian' aspect of this release will undoubtedly turn some people away, and although this is sad, it's the truth.
Overall a great record and a good way to spent 8 bucks.
Free Music Review: Non Christian Review
Hit: 4 Stars
I definatley think to some degree this band sounds like Underoath. If you compare it to define the line underoath, they sound nothing alike. If you compare it to chasing saftey, take out all the screaming, make it a little softer and you get the almost Basically I would compare it to the clean chorus from chasing saftey which makes sense since its from the same guy.
While I am spiritual and believe in Jesus, I'm definatley wouldn't concider myself Christian. The reason I say this is because this is definatley a Christian albulm most of the lyrics are talking about god or Jesus and its pretty litteral, I think most Christian bands seem to be more symolic in there lyrics then the almost. For example "Jesus, Jesus, theres something about your name, master, savor.." its pretty clear what hes talking about. For some people thats definatley going to turn them off completely. But if you are okay with that, this is a very good albulm.
I think the best part of this CD is Aarons voice, while its good it won't even be concidered a amazing one. But his voice portrays honesty and emotion. It's hard to explain but there is just passion in his voice, you know he believes in what hes saying. Pretty much this albulm is good from beginning to end you can listen to every song. If I had to compare it to other bands I would say the poppy parts on Underoaths-chasing saftey, Taking Back Sunday and Anberlin.