Oxygen:Inhale
Artist: Thousand Foot Krutch
Label: TFK MUSIC
Release Date: August 26, 2014
Duration: 10 tracks, 37:29
What? I had to check twice to ensure I was indeed
listening to TFK. Then, sitting back with a broad smile, I knew that once again
they have successfully morphed! What stands out is TFK’s ability to
successfully move forward and not stagnate to a characteristic sound yet be
able to reach back to the initial force of their seminal ‘Set It Off’ energy.
The collection can be broken down into two categories:
The rockers!
- “Like A Machine” – a new sound with a mix of classic TFK
and the blues.
- “Born This Way” – more early hard rock than seen from
TFK in the past.
- “Give It To Me” - a heavy ‘stage rock’ song with a
rocker of a rhythm.
- “I See Red” – classic TFK story telling with spoken
word leading to vocals.
- “Light Up” – acoustic beginnings and the versatility
of Trevor
McNevan’s vocals make for another TFK signature song.
On The Lighter Side:
- “Oxygen” –slow with direct soulful lyrical content,
in many ways McNevan’s vocals reminds of Paul Rogers of Bad Company.
- “In My Room” – slower with great keys and soft,
heartfelt message. TFK is one of the few bands today that can consistently
pull off hard rock to ballad successfully.
- “Set Me On Fire” – lighter fare with a flare for the
FM Static story telling.
- “Untraveled Road” – message rock.
- “Glow” – The classic TFK ballad of praise and
worship.
Hot, burning, new and exciting. TFK continues to live and breathe
with something new in their offering while continually nurturing their
carefully crafted foundation. As has always been their case, the album is
nearly as good as their live performance. These new songs easily add to their repertoire
and bring the TFK fan to heavy expectations of their next live appearance.
Scott S Mertens
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