FIVE SCORE AND SEVEN YEARS AGO - RELIENT K
This talented Ohio outfit finally broke through to major mainstream success with its last studio album, 2004’s “MMHHMM.” Relient K now delivers on that promise with the most vibrant, inventive album of its career. “I Need You” is a hard-driving number that showcases the energy and passion in frontman Matt Thiessen’s lead vocals. “The Best Thing” is pure pop/rock delight with a great melody, and first single “Must Have Done Something Right” is immediately engaging, showcasing the cheeky charm at the heart of the band’s appeal. In contrast, “Deathbed” is a look at a man’s life as his final hour approaches. Skilled musicianship and insightful songwriting have earned this band a place in the national spotlight and this terrific album shows it has the goods to shine for a long, long time. Billboard
