Yes, until my pending death I will sing. In the face of indifference, I will sing. In the face of adversity, I will sing. I will sing about the pain. I will sing about the mystery. I will sing of the hope, the cage, the bullet, the winter, the dreamer. I will sing of all of these. I've seen miracles there in your eyes. It's no accident we're here tonight. We are once in a lifetime."
After dozens of listens, and a live show earlier this week, I still don't think this is quite their best album. I do think it's very close to the high mark set by The Beautiful Letdown, and it definitely signals that Switchfoot is back.
Article comments
1 - Josh Hathaway
Phillip, this is a wonderful analysis and review of an outstanding record. Well done. It's always such a great add when you, EO, and Lisa find time among your other BC-related responsibilities to write. Your voices are missed.
2 - Phillip Winn
Thanks, Josh!
I'm just glad the album is as great as it is. I was experience some odd cognitive dissonance with my favorite song ("Faust, Midas, and Myself") as part of my least-favorite album!