Label: Concord
Vanguard
Release Date: July 8, 2016
Release Date: July 8, 2016
Duration: 15
tracks, 1:00:24
With Switchfoot’s
tenth album in 20 years they continue their progression in musical growth while
retaining their message, not an easy feat in today’s ever-changing music culture.
They remain one of the strongest CCM messengers while continuing to be at the
forefront of modern pop rock with Where The Light Shines Through.
“Holy Water"
opens the collection hitting hard with good breaks later smoothly leading into “Float”,
which completely changes the direction and momentum being lighter and poppier. “Where
The Light Shines Through” is classic Switchfoot in message and lyrics with
playful rhythm accented by loud and at times brash guitar.
“I Won’t
Let You Go” is one song among a number on this album which falls in line with many
current CCM ballads being lack-luster in meaningful message having ‘the same
old story’, something a little unusual for Switchfoot. Here, Foreman’s vocals
occasionally stretch a little too high sounding scratchy and out of place.
Where The
Light Shines Through has a good number of songs with a greater pop influence
when compared to previous releases. One example is “If The House Burns Down
Tonight” being poppy, catchy and having great hooks. Conversely, “The Day That
I Found God” is solemn with deep feeling brought forward by solid lyrics and
wanting vocals.
In a more
experimental track, “Looking For America” featuring a duet with Lecrae provides
an interesting joint venture of supporting rap to Foreman’s vocals together
delivering a strong message. Big bass and uneven kick drum beat with lyrics
both lost and lonely make “Light And Heavy” stick, something new and unique.
Overall,
Where The Light Shines Through starts strong but winds out slowly, thankfully
the final few songs save the day. While not one of their standout albums, Where
The Light Shines Through is a noteworthy addition to the Switchfoot collector being
fun and easy to listen to.
Scott S
Mertens
3.5 tocks
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