Anberlin has been a favorite band of mine ever since their debut Blueprints for the Black Market in 2003. Since then they’ve release three other great full lengths, the latest of which being their major label debut New Surrender. There was a lot of speculation as to whether Anberlin would “sell out” and make a crappy radio rock record that didn’t stay true to the sound that got them where they are. Well all those fears can be put to rest after one listen to New Surrender. I won’t lie, there is something different about the production this time around as the band opted to go with Neal Avron instead Aaron Sprinkle behind the board. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, just different. The songs are just as catchy and rocking as ever with several guitar solos that immediately let you know you’re hearing Anberlin. I got to see them live the same week the record came out and I’m not exaggerating when I say it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. The band were in top form and energetic throughout the entire set that included old favorites as well as several new tracks. Front man Stephen Christian was genuinely grateful for the enthusiasm of the crowd as he gushed “This is amazing,” between nearly every song. Today’s song is one of the last on the album and is a great mid tempo song with some really inspirational lyrics. Anberlin are one of the hardest working bands in the scene and are truly nice guys who enjoy what they do. Seeing firsthand the joy they get out of it makes their albums all the more enjoyable for me.Anberlin - "Soft Skeletons"
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