Five Score And Seven Years Ago is Relient K’s fifth album in seven years. It is a fallow-up to their previous album Mmhmm. This album has been on The Billboard 200 at #6, and iTunes’ Top Albums chat at #3. This is their highest debut on both charts and sales to date. It's a wide array of music from vocals and instruments to an 11-minute track. They have also matured a little. This CD is not chucked full of their puns. Though, be guaranteed, Relient K has not lost their quirky sense of humor.
“Pleading The Fifth (A Cappella)” is an intriguing mix. No instruments just the lead singers vocals coming out with the kick drum and the snare drum, etc. This song has erratic lyrics about a conspiracy behind Lincoln’s assassination. This song is a tie in with the album title.
“Come Right Out And Say It” is about the time in a relationship that comes after spending a lot of time with each other. You come to that realize it will never work out, but since both have invested so much into the relationship, nobody wants to come right out and say it. Every one knows the feeling.
“I Need You” is a song about being lonely. It has a metaphor of a deserted island. "I feel like an empty cave or beach and I need something to fill the void,” Says lead singer Matt Thiessen. Dave Douglas, Relient K’s drummer, Josh Aeur, from PAX217, and Ned Brower, from Rooney, add their vocals, ranging from verses to the “who-o-o-a” backing vocals, to this song.
“The Best Thing” is a parody of Daniel Powter’s “Bad Day” song. It is about having a good relationship with your lover. It’s straight up positive, an “aw-shucks” song.
“Forgiven” is about someone blaming you for something that wasn’t accurate, and they weren’t so kind about telling you about it. But, you're going to forgive them and get on with life, and you hope they can do the same because the longer you sit and think about it the more torqued you become about it. So, if you just forgive you won’t have to go though all the heart-ache and gut wrenching pain every time you see that person.
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1 - Alan
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