Search - Abandon :: Abandon

Enjoyable enough. Not really great, but "OK".

Joseph M. Siegler | Garland, TX USA | 06/24/2009

(3 out of 5 stars)

"First, when I received this, I didn't know it was an EP, that surprised me a bit. I also have a hard time writing anything "not positive" about Christian music. I'm a Christian myself, and it's always joyous when someone uses music to spread the word of God. That part is great.



The music itself? Well, I have to say the first song "Providence" had a great hook for me. I was really looking forward to the rest of the disc after that. However, the other songs settled into a "mostly sound the same" kind of groove for me. Perhaps it's because I'm getting older (I'm 43 now), but generic pop music doesn't do much for me. It's not like I don't like the genre (big fan of the Afters), but this disc was a bit of a letdown after the first song being so good, and the rest being kind of "eh".



Still, it's not like it's awful. Far from it. It just doesn't light a fire under me musically. That make sense? :)"

I honestly wouldn't know they are Christian just by listenin

Seth R | MA | 07/26/2009

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Abandon are an alternative, Christian five-piece rock band who were inspired by the Bible verse of Joshua 22:3: "God has directed us not to abandon any brothers." And it turns out the band features two brothers and two cousins. Now I'm not a big fan of Christian music because most of it is poppy and alternative, whereas I like the harder stuff, but I've given this Abandon EP a chance.



Strangely, what first caught my attention was the album artwork. It looks like paint splatters and also reminds me of the Incubus Make Yourself artwork (and I believe there's a squid on that Incubus cover, so yes, I'm aware the comparison is odd). The music hasn't really done anything for me unfortunately, and it's not even the fact it's Christian. I honestly wouldn't know they are Christian just by listening (unless the lyrics blatantly scream "Jesus," "God," etc. deciphering the messages is not exactly black and white); I had to look `em up to see what they stand for and such. This is just another dime-a-dozen alternative rock band to me. "Providence" is their big hit, and it's OK. Sounds of The Killers are definitely there. The rest of the EP really isn't that memorable.



Most of these songs will supposedly be on their upcoming full-length, Searchlights, but I likely will not be interested. Fans of the genre are sure to like these guys as I admit they're solid and promising."

Good Pop/Rock

M. Rodriguez | San Antonio, TX | 07/13/2009

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is a great CD-this band has a sound and message similar to that of Switchfoot. They have great vocals with encouraging and uplifting lyrics! The instrumental breaks are typical of a pop rock band, but aren't anything exceptional. This is a great CD when you're frustrated and stuck in traffic-it helps you stay positive and keeps your fingers and toes tapping to catchy beats. It won't be long until you catch yourself singing along to the catchy lyrics too!"