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Genre:
Rock
Release Date: 02/27/2007
Come Undone remained under the radar despite a strong showing of Southern-influenced modern
rock. Vocalist
David Leonard, guitarists
Toby Friesen and
Jesse LaFave, bass player
Brian Meek and drummer
Ryan Hawk had difficulty describing how their jangly modern
rock distinguishes itself from similar fare by other middle-of-the-road
rock acts. A dreamier, less funky
Maroon 5 or a diluted version of
the Turning might come closest to pinning down the sound on the quintet's
Word debut. Producer
Rob Hawkins (
David Crowder Band) kept the guitars bright, and this extra gloss kept the album from veering off toward
emo territory. The title track benefits from an
After Edmund-like pulsating riff and soaring vocals that give shape to the lyrics. Other tracks find strength in lyrical transparency and powerful dynamic builds throughout. The lilting ballad
"Center of Attention," which was featured on an episode of TV's
One Tree Hill, describes the power struggle in an unbalanced relationship. Closing tracks
"Give It All Away" and
"Let It Fly" offer little in the way of memorable lyrics but make up for it with the album's most approachable and upbeat
pop rhythms. Frequently compared to
Matchbox Twenty and
NeedtoBreathe,
Jackson Waters showed they were perhaps just one hit away from taking the
contemporary Christian market by storm.
~Jared Johnson, All Music Guide
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