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The Art of Breaking

Thousand Foot Krutch - The Art of Breaking Audio CD

A fair review of the Thousand Foot Krutch "The Art of Breaking" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Thousand Foot Krutch reviews here, or go back to the Thousand Foot Krutch tabs.

Band: Thousand Foot Krutch
Title: The Art of Breaking
Rating:

Release Date: 2005-07-19
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Absolute 2: Slow Bleed 3: Art of Breaking 4: Stranger 5: Hurt 6: Hand Grenade 7: Move 8: Hit the Floor 9: Go 10: Make Me a Believer 11: Breathe You In

Christian lyrics make it Christian music, but do not mean it is good

Invariably, six weeks later, they'd have a stack of CD's they'd keep (usually Everydaylife or Jars of Clay) and a stack of CD's they'd take back and try to exchange for their old "secular" music. This is my first TFK album, and it reminds me of the guys in my dorm freshmen year who, upon becoming born again Christians, sold all their "secular" music and bought albums that were only off labels that produced Christian music, especially Tooth & Nail Records.

TFK's "The Art of Breaking" is one of those CDs they'd exchange, had it been produced back then.

Let me start with the two pros of this album. The lyrics, when they are meaningful, are more uplifting than most CDs in the "metal" category. The songs on the album are very cohesive.

Now the cons. The cohesion comes from every song sounding like it comes from a band who can't decide who they are, artistically, but who are deeply uncomfortable with the musical skin they're in. Maybe this is truly a transitional album (such as underoath's "Define the Bright Line" or Unwritten Law's "Elva") but even so I can't tell what they're transitioning from or to.

Trevor McNevan's voice makes me wonder what Ian Watkins of Lostprophets would sound like if he were trying to imitate Pete Loeffler from Chevelle. Joel Bruyere's bass is almost unnoticeable because the song structures lack a strong feeling of rhythm. Really, this another California pretty-boy band trying to say they're metal because once in a while they scream as though they were constipated. And they have uplifting lyrics because they're a Christian band. Altogether, that's not a reason to pick up this album.

Great CD!
Not much different than Phenomenon, but then again, I loved Phenomenon!. Altogether solid CD.

Awesome Hard Rock~!
I found a song or two from this album online, and I was really impressed. When I listen to music I don't give conscious thought to the lyrics, so the fact that TFK may be Christian Rock doesn't mean anything to me (unless the lyrics are dreadfully, blatantly religious). This entire album has solid hard rock and a definite unique feel to it. I think the most reasonable contemporary comparison would be Three Days Grace's One-X. The styles are somewhat similar, and both have interesting background guitars adding color throughout. There is nothing negative I can say about this album - no song is disappointing; the songs aren't repetitive; the guitar work and singing are excellent. . . I don't know what else you can ask for. Just don't expect the rap or punk from TFK's earlier albums.

Christian band putting out a ballsy ROCK album
Origin - Ontario, Canada. THE BAND: Trevor McNevan (vocals, guitars), Joel Bruyere (bass), Steve Augustine (drums & percussion).

THE DISC: (2005) 11 songs clocking in at approximately 40 minutes. Included with the disc is a 14-page booklet containing song titles/credits, song lyrics, one band photo, and thank you's. Label - Tooth & Nail Records.

COMMENTS: The local hard rock radio station was playing "Move" and "Hit The Floor". The songs were catchy and I decided to make the purchase. More times than not, the melodies grab me first, and then I listen to the words. Those new to Thousand Foot Crutch (TFC) might not notice the "Christian Rock" moniker attached to the band. I certainly didn't on my first few listens. But then I noticed the lyrics touched on spirituality, truth, redemption, and that general theme of looking to the sky for answers - but in a low key way - none of the songs come off sermonic. I do not have any of TFC's earlier release(s), but from what I've read, this "Art Of Breaking" is a departure of sorts. . . less nu-metal/rap/screamo, and more mainstream rock (I'd have to hear more of the earlier material to pass judgment). With that being said, I like this album a ton. If it's a new direction for the band. . . it works for me. You've heard the sound before - the formula is familiar (Switchfoot, Hoobastank, Breaking Benjamin, Pillar, Stereomud, etc) - but it works because the melodies are hard, crunchy and most importantly catchy. The lyrics have a message, but they're never preachy. "The Art Of Breaking" reached #67 on Billboard's Top 200 albums for 2005 (with the song "Move" reaching mainstream rock's #16). Other singles released are the opener "Absolute", "Stranger", the rocker "Hit The Floor", and the album closer - the uplifting ballad "Breathe You In". Six of the eleven tracks made it to the Top 15 on the Christian Rock chart. TFC and "The Art Of Breaking" also won best rock album, best group, best artist at the 2005 CGMA Covenant (Canadian Gospel Music Awards). . . though there's nothing "Gospel" about the album. Maybe in lyric, but certainly not in music - this is a ROCK album. Highlights for me are the harder tracks - "Hurt", "Move", "Hit The Floor" and "Hand Grenade" (though the lyrics are a question mark on this last track). You hear McNevan really cut loose with a ripping guitar solo on "Hand Grenade" - I truly wish there was more of this creativity. The final cut, "Breathe You In", is the lone ballad and it's a great way to close the album. I typically gravitate away from Christian bands (because some are excessively moralizing. . . and I believe religion is a very personal thing). . . but this album doesn't come off that way. Nothing terribly original here from Thousand Foot Crutch, but overall the songs rock and the band definitely has something to say (4 stars).
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The Art of Breaking
If you like music, you have to get it. Wonderful album. It's just that good. .

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