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Downhere - So Much for Substitutes |
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I had to check with my girlfriend that I wasn't the only one that got this association the first time I heard the album. The fact is that the first thing that comes to mind is "did DC Talk reunite?". This is mainly because the vocals are very similar to those on DC Talk's last albums and especially the vocals of Kevin Max. This isn't necessarily a bad thing as the vocals sound great and as you listen further you notice that the vocals does have some differences as well. The music is also a little more rock-oriented than DC Talk's. I would class this album as modern groovy rock. The songs are very catchy and most of them are hit material. I've searched in vain for a bad song on this disc. Granted that some of the songs could have been added some more parts to make them less monotone and longer. I would also have liked a few more faster, harder rocking songs with more aggression, but that's just my taste. All songs are well polished and produced, they create a beatiful sound world with multiple guitar and vocal tracks often backed by beatiful cello and violin arrangements. This almost 56 minute long album is enjoyable from the first rocker What it's Like to the beautiful hidden track Home at the end, and gives you value for your money. The lyrics speak of small Bible truths that are very healthy to think of and thought provoking while others could be compared to whorship songs. In a genré where most bands sound the same and don't stand out Downhere has created a product that is well above the average. You hear that the lyrics are a product of people with true hearts for God and the music a product of hard work |
| Style: Rock | |
| Hot shots: | What it's Like, Comatose, Iliad, In America, Starspin, Home |
| Overall: |
 
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| Year: | 2003 |
| Review by: | Whitewashed |