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Five Score and Seven Years Ago
Relient K's fifth CD is a diverse modern rock album that's so varied at times it sounds like a mix tape. "Take the Fifth" pulses with lush, Beach Boys-y harmonies, "Forgiven" is a piano-driven tune that sounds like early U2, and the dueling guitar feedback that opens "I Need You" displays deeper punk rock heaviosity. "Faking My Own Suicide"--a great tune powered by Death Cabby vocals, ironic yet playful lyrics, and a killer classic rock organ--seems destined for a movie soundtrack. The true standout is of course "Deathbed," an intense eleven minute ode to regret co-starring Jon Foreman of Switchfoot. Relient K have not only weathered lineup changes (the bassist and guitarist are new here) and mainstream success without "selling out" and foregoing their introspective messages of faith and hope. But they've made the best album in their career in the process. --Mike McGonigal
Relient K's fifth album in seven years and the follow-up to 2004's mmhmm. Special Deluxe Package w/bonus DVD of Five Score and Seven Years Ago also available.
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66 Reviews
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 25, 2008 Type: User Review |
Masterpiece
Musically, this is Relient K's most impressive CD so far. They show a lot of talent in including the all acapella "Plead the Fifth" and the 11 minute epic "Deathbed" is nothing short of a masterpiece. Although the rest of the songs did not...
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 5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 24, 2008 Type: User Review |
Fun songs but sounds terrible
This album is unfortunately louder (more compressed) than ever and therefore the quality of the music suffers. It's almost painful to listen to some of their songs. Several of their songs, e.g. "Must Have Done Something Right" sound flat. It feels...
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 2.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 19, 2008 Type: User Review |
Where'd my favorite band go?
My little brother and I grew up together. Read the same books, watched the same movies, argued and agreed about many of the same things. He copied the way that I dressed and wore my hair. We liked to sit up late, mocking MTV videos and watching...
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2.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 17, 2008 Type: User Review |
The Best Thing Yet From Relient K
Alright, so, before I begin, I'll just let you know that I am slightly obsessed with Relient K, but I started listening with FiveScore and Seven Years Ago and went backwards through their CDs, so, I do happen to favor this CD a bit...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 23, 2008 Type: User Review |
great!!!
i love this cd. it is real catchy. i like most of the songs. relient k has changed a lot. but well it is not the best cd but great you have to hear all the songs to see what i mean. i recommend it to anyone.
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Apr 19, 2008 Type: User Review |
For Relient K, it's an O.K. album
This band has changed a LOT! They went from punk/pop to punk/rock to rock to pop/rock(this album). Seriously, stick with one or maybe even two music styles. This one has absolutely no punk and sounds very mainstream. I like a couple songs off of...
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 3.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Mar 09, 2008 Type: User Review |
Fantastic
I've been a fan of Relient K for years so I had high expectations for this album. They still managed to exceed them.
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 21, 2008 Type: User Review |
Great Lyrics
This is a great alternative band with faith based lyrcs. These guys are wise beyond their years and their songs have a broad youthfull appeal. I would give Relient K and the Anatomy of Tongue and Cheek album my higest recomendations. If you...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 10, 2008 Type: User Review |
The Best Relient K Yet?
It's been three years, and an appearance on Jay Leno later, and Relient K is back, and changing the formula of the album yet again. The result is a blend of the best styles the band has to offer.
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Nov 21, 2007 Type: User Review |
Awesome
The best CD I now own. Relient K has never ceases to amaze me and this CD met and surpassed my expectations.
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5.00/5 |
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