GenQ - For the not so straight individual

As a long time listener of Relient K, I was absolutely thrilled to see that they had released a new album. This being their fifth album, “Five Score & Seven Years Ago� (released by Capitol Records on March 6th, 2007) is another perfect addition to their musical collection (and that of anyone who happens to buy their CD!).

The CD opens with “Plead The Fifth� which sounds like a mix between Angels and Airwaves and The Beach Boys, in a really toe tapping, fun way. The best track (in my mind) would have to be “Bite My Tongue,� another song that is reminiscent of Angels and Airwaves, but still keeps the truly Relient K message and feeling at it’s heart:

Yeah, I gotta keep quiet, quiet
Don’t let it all come undone
Cause if I dare open my mouth
It’ll just be to bite my tongue
I gotta keep quiet, quiet
And listen to your voice
Because the power of your words
Can repair all that I’ve destroyed

In my oh so humble opinion, this is definitely Relient K’s best CD so far. It has a fresh and modern feel to it while keeping totally in key with their previous work. They have gone through lineup changes, like the new bassist and guitarist for this album, and acheiving mainstream success without going down the “sellout� road. They have firmly stuck to their message of hope and faith.

Even though a lot of people decide before they even hear Relient K that they don’t like them based solely on the fact that they’re a Christian rock group, you music-savvy readers shouldn’t let that stop you. Their lyrics aren’t preachy in any way, and their great use of metaphors make their music perfect for any listener.

If you can’t tell yet, I love this CD. Every track holds something great about it, and there are just too many wonderful bits and pieces I could tell you about. But that’s way too much to read, and hearing it for yourself would be better.