anberlin – Cities Review

Vocals	8.0
Musicianship	9.0
Lyrics	9.5
Production	10
Creativity	8.5
Lasting Value	9.0
Overall	9.0

I’ve known anberlin ever since I got my hands on a Tooth and Nail sampler a few years ago.  I had really high hopes for their first album Blueprints for the Black Market and wasn’t disappointed.  By the time their second album, Never Take Friendship Personal came out I was officially a fan.  While not always spinning in my CD player, I’ve been hooked ever since like a kid to Fruit Loops.  The pop sensibilities of every song are complimented by the various aggressive instrumental voices.  Cities, anberlin’s newest offering, is no exception.  Musically anberlin has matured in the way every band should.  Their first album was extremely polished; their second, the antithesis of the first; finally, Cities is the culmination of both.

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So here’s what I’m planning for this site.  I’d like to use it as a music forum.  I’m going to be posting reviews of albums I think you should know about.  I’ll also post pertinent information about various bands and such.  Check back here often as I hope to have a review of Anberlin – Cities and relient K – Five Score and Seven Years Ago.  In the meantime make sure you check out my other blog fReDiGgLe’S bLoGiZzLe