flying high

Flyleaf will never get past the Evanescence comparisons so they might as well be made. This is a heavy cd and the female vocals make it unique. It is not hardcore, despite the growly BGV's on I'm So Sick, which talks of the frustration of sin. Most of the songs are post-grunge midtempo rockers. If you like Day of Fire, Gretchen, Daughtry, 12 Stones, or even Creed, you will probably like this cd. Fully Alive has a driving bassline in its verses. Perfect is diverse and breaks down nicely with vocals that are closely controlled on the verses and quite melodic, along with the BGV's duirng the chorus, which does get noisy at times. Cassie is the Ode to Columbine, an apt tribute to teenage heroism that has a catchy chorus which will have you reaffirming your belief in God. Sorrow, All Around Me, There for You, and So I Thought are mellower fare. Breathe is a head-banger's delight, almost being rapcore during the verses. Although sometimes dark and foreboding, there is much that is encouraging here. Flyleaf can empathize with difficulty but they do not wallow in self-pity. They are a postive alt-rock band with hopeful sensibilities, even when playing in minor keys and amidst excessive distortion.Read full review