Release date: June 6, 2006
12 tracks, 42:29
The album starts off with two upbeat songs - "The River" and "Mystery" that fit in well with past efforts by the band.
"Mystery" is also the song that was featured on the "American Idol" finale - Chris Daughtry sang with the band.
"Get Ready" sounds a little too sappy in the lyrics - "The future is now, the past is gone forever, we belong together..."
It picks back up with "Show" - another song in the same vein as the openers.
That's not to say that some of the slower songs, such as "Wings," aren't bad. I just felt like "Get Ready" didn't fit in well with the rest of the songs.
Longtime fans of the band will be happy with the band's seventh studio album, because it doesn't stray far from previous efforts in sound.
I wouldn't say the album is one of their best, but I do feel like it's a solid effort and would be near the top of the list.
It's difficult to belive the band has been together for nearly 20 years, but in age are still only in their 30s.
I remember seeing the band in concert right after their first album was released.
They performed a high-energy set for two-and-a-half hours. I don't believe I've seen them live since then, but judging by the majority of their new album, they haven't lost their sound, energy or spirit.
Posted by jeffhahnedisabled at July 2, 2006 6:04 PM
