Relient K's Five Score and Seven Years Ago

CD: Five Score and Seven Years Ago
Artist: Relient K
Year: 2007
Music Type: Punk/ Pop

*Lyrics/Songwriting: 9/10
*Instruments: 8/10
*Vocals: 9/10
*Message: 9/10
*Sound: 10/10

*Overall: 9/10

Comments: Once again, Relient K has come out with an extraordinary album. Now with two new members, the band has come out with a whole new sound as they come out with their first full cd in 3 years. The cd blends the clever wit of Matt. Thiessen with the dynamic guitars, drums, and piano as it tells a clear christian message that discusses God's willingness to save and how sinful this world is. The hits include Forgiven, Must Have Done Something Right, I Need You, Devestation and Reform, and Bite My Tongue. Along with these, the band has kept its remarkable humor with Crayons Can Melt on us for All I Care and Plead the Fifth. Also, Deathbed is a slow song that tells the story of a man fallen into sin, but coming back to Jesus. The song takes 13 minutes to complete, but has some of the more meaningful lyrics of Relient K so far. It also has Jon Foreman sing as the voice of God at the end which blends a special touch. One of the best cds of the year. Highly recommended.