Release Date: 27 August 2013
Genre: Christian Rock, Alternative
Metal
Length: 34:17
Label: Fair Trade Services
Similar artists: Disciple, Pillar,
Day of Fire, Seventh Day Slumber
Rating: 3.5/5
Scarecrow is a solid rock record that has given Decyfer Down the ability to redefine
themselves whilst still managing to prove that they are one of Christian rock’s
most talented artists.
This record
manages to deliver a mature sound, and I was really impressed given that this
is only the third studio album to be released by the band. From a technical
standpoint in my opinion the album is a little bit short, with only ten tracks,
and of these tracks I was a bit disappointed. A lot of the songs are repetitive
and few are longer than two verses and a chorus. However musically this record
is fantastic, the roaring riffs, slamming solos and the overall gritty guitars
definitely make up for the length of the record. What it lacks in quantity it
makes up for in quality.
Lyrically,
there’s one theme throughout the record, and this is to stop the hate and get
back to loving one another as Christians are meant to do. Although it may feel
like the songwriting is a little bit “hit and miss” at times, the moments when
the tracks hit certainly carry this album home.
I think that
this record will be pleasing for new fans of the band to listen to as it is a
heavier rock album with an enjoyable overall sound that keeps away from the
heavier screamo that scares many fans away.
The mixture of
slow and fast tracks really show off the band’s musicianship and songwriting
talents and while this record is not perfect, it definitely shows the band
sticking to their guns and delivering another high-energy rock album as well as
taking a step or two into new directions.
Although it may
not be the kind of album you can play over and over again because of the
simplicity of the tracks, there are moments where you can pick up on the
improvements they’ve made since the last record.
Song of The
Week: “So In Love”
Stay fun Obi Wan
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