| Additional Review by: Kevin Davis On: 4/24/2009 kevin.davis@ christianmusicreview.org |
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| My Rating: Message: 3.7 out of 4 Music: 2.7 out of 3 Production: 2.0 out of 2 Creativity: 0.7 out of 1 Overall Score: 9.1 out of 10 |
91% [A-]
Decyfer Down Crash
For those wondering what took Decyfer Down three years to
release its sophomore CD Crash on INO Records, there were
plenty of roadblocks that would’ve sent a lesser band down for
the count. In between albums, the hard rock foursome found
themselves victims of a freakish van crash that sent its vehicle
sliding across several lanes of traffic, sideswiping a guardrail and
sending equipment flying in all directions. Outside of a
directional refinement, Crash also finds vocalist TJ Harris—
formerly of Fighting Instinct fame—stepping up to the
microphone for previous leader Caleb Oliver, who was recently
married.
Opening song “Crash” is one my favorite rock songs of the past
year, originally recorded with Caleb on the digital “Crash EP”
and re-recorded with TJ on the album release 5/5/09. I like both
versions, especially the emotional tie-in to the band’s van crash
and the challenges of life. The album continues with
“Desperate”, another great rock song with a great message.
“Fading” is next and is currently a top 10 hit song on the rock
chart. My favorite song is next, “Best I Can”, also originally
recorded with Caleb and re-recorded with TJ. The song is a
ballad and really reflects my personal desire to live life the best I
can for God.
“We believe that we’ve taken it up a notch as far as our
songwriting and performance goes on the songs as well. The
songs touch on different aspects of our journey as believers, that
God has a purpose and plan for your life.” says Drummer Josh
Oliver.
Closing Thoughts:
If you like Christian rock bands Disciple, Pillar and Red, you
should enjoy this solid rock album by Decyfer Down, especially
the songs “Crash”, “Fading” and “Best I Can”, which are my
favorites songs on the album.
For those wondering what took Decyfer Down three years to
release its sophomore CD Crash on INO Records, there were
plenty of roadblocks that would’ve sent a lesser band down for
the count. In between albums, the hard rock foursome found
themselves victims of a freakish van crash that sent its vehicle
sliding across several lanes of traffic, sideswiping a guardrail and
sending equipment flying in all directions. Outside of a
directional refinement, Crash also finds vocalist TJ Harris—
formerly of Fighting Instinct fame—stepping up to the
microphone for previous leader Caleb Oliver, who was recently
married.
Opening song “Crash” is one my favorite rock songs of the past
year, originally recorded with Caleb on the digital “Crash EP”
and re-recorded with TJ on the album release 5/5/09. I like both
versions, especially the emotional tie-in to the band’s van crash
and the challenges of life. The album continues with
“Desperate”, another great rock song with a great message.
“Fading” is next and is currently a top 10 hit song on the rock
chart. My favorite song is next, “Best I Can”, also originally
recorded with Caleb and re-recorded with TJ. The song is a
ballad and really reflects my personal desire to live life the best I
can for God.
“We believe that we’ve taken it up a notch as far as our
songwriting and performance goes on the songs as well. The
songs touch on different aspects of our journey as believers, that
God has a purpose and plan for your life.” says Drummer Josh
Oliver.
Closing Thoughts:
If you like Christian rock bands Disciple, Pillar and Red, you
should enjoy this solid rock album by Decyfer Down, especially
the songs “Crash”, “Fading” and “Best I Can”, which are my
favorites songs on the album.
