Review Summary: "Five Score & Seven Years Ago" is Relient K's best album yet. It features many new and different songs and will knock you off your feet if you are a true Relient K fan.
Relient K is one of the most brilliant bands that I have ever listened to. One thing that I love about them is that not one of their albums sounds like another. Most recently they released their fifth album. “Five Score & Seven Years Ago,” which is by far their greatest so far. It includes so many different styles of songs and is topped off with their longest and most meaningful song of all their albums.
Sound Different.
As I mentioned previously, Relient K never sounds the same. They are very cunning and original with every single album, musically and lyrically. “Five Score” definitely accomplishes this goal of being different by introducing songs like “Deathbed,” which shows a completely new side of the band, and “Crayons Can Melt on Me for All I Care,” which allows us to remember their infamous humor in their music.
Ask for Assistance.
When I listen to any album it is always a plus to listen to a song with a guest appearance. Guest appearances make the album different and can sometimes even become beneficial in the promotion of the band. Although I do not believe Relient K needs promotion in any way, they asked Switchfoot’s Jon Foreman to sing the ending of their ballad, “Deathbed.” This gives the song a completely different sound and makes it sound like you changed CDs and adds a little extra “oomph” to the album.
Use Comic Relief.
When listening to an album, we can get a little upset over some songs. Well, you have nothing to fear. Relient K will definitely cheer you up with “Crayons Can Melt on Us for All I Care,” which is a ten second song and states: “I just wasted ten seconds of your life.” You can always depend on Relient K to cheer you up when you are down.
I Do Not Want to Listen to That Song Again.
Song difference is a huge factor in an album. Albums should never have any songs that sound even remotely the same. On “Five Score,” there are songs, such as “Forgiven,” that is piano-driven, which create a mellow mood. This album also includes songs like “I Need You” and “I’m Taking You with Me” that are heavier punk rock driven songs, which create a little more excitement. Of course that absolute standout on this album is “Deathbed,” which can’t be described in words other than “wow.”
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