Deriving from a variety of influences such as Muse, Chevelle, Blindside and Linkin Park, Red brings a unique blend of heavy guitars, intense string arrangements and dynamic vocals.They are quickly gaining fans with an exceedingly intense live show every bit as compelling as their debut cd. Already touring heavily in the mid-west and west coast, Red has quickly made many fans along the way.
The songs on their debut release deal with the struggles that all humans face, while leading listeners to a place of redemption in the midst of the brokenness. Red hopes their music impacts people in a way that causes them to not feel alone in their struggles. Randy explains, "I hope that our music has a profound impact on people. You never know what people are dealing with in their every day lives, but I am willing to bet that at some point, we all have experienced the same feelings of anger, sadness, confusion, etc. Our music talks about a lot of those times that we have struggled dealing with those feelings and the situations that caused them. I hope our music makes them feel like they are not struggling alone."
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A band that makes it to the Grammys HAS to be good!| Posted July 17, 2007
Debut CD, released on 6/6/06.
That says a lot. Red as an in-your-face we are warriors of Christ, made it loud and clear who the next band to watch is. Now, I want to make it clear that even for those who don't particularly like screaming, DO NOT BE IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF. I can't stress this enough. Red, compared to MANY bands, does not even come close to the amounts of screaming one can fit into a single CD.
"Breathe Into Me" is the first real song (excluding the intro track). It has reached high on rock charts. This single is, in short, amazing. "Already Over" is another popular song on this album, with "Already Over Pt. 2" as a duel-song depicting life. The song "Pieces" is the designated "slow track" of the CD and is my favorite song. The lyrics are absolutely AMAZING.
The other tracks are just as great. "Wasting Time" is my second favorite off the disc and "Gave It All Away" comes close.
Basically, Red has made a new era in music. They combine hard rock with soothing and haunting melodies. And with this CD alone, Red has made it into my top 5 favorite bands.
Silence has ended| Posted July 10, 2007
I purchased this disc with out even hearing a single song. It was a great choice. I love how the songs flow one into another, reminiscent of some of the album rock of the late 70's and early 80's. The screaming is more of a release of the frustration we all feel at sometime. The lyrics speak of many different aspects of life, and I am especially fond of the song Pieces, it takes me to a place I was only a few years ago.
If you've never had the chance to se these guys live be prepared for a high energy rock show.
Off to a great start!| Posted July 07, 2007
This album is a great Freshman release. It has everything I look for in music: Complex melodic interludes, meaningful and challenging lyrics, and driving, in-your-face rock, all woven into an intricate tapestry.
The songs and sounds on this album address some of the real struggles that we, as Christians, face. I love that they address some of the feelings of frustration and anger that we all sometimes feel, while showing the hope that we have in Christ. This album leaves little to be desired. It definitely shows off the versatility of the band.
Beyond the typical definition of| Posted March 28, 2008
RED's album End of Silence is an interesting blend of edgy rock that incorporates a symphony of instruments - from the typical instruments (guitar, bass, and drums), to what is generally deemed as being uncharacteristic of rock (piano, violins, viola, cello). It may sound like a peculiar combination, however it must be said that the band pulls it off incredibly well! They are able to interject the gentleness of the piano and string instruments when appropriate, and yet they are also able to use these very same instruments to emphasize the intensity of the vocal screams, guitar, bass and drums. Listening to the whole album in one sitting is like listening to the musical score of a movie - the mood of each song carries you right into the next song. While RED incorporates the use of instruments known for their placidness, don't let this description fool you, as the band is able to deliver a great performance that is rather multifaceted in nature and takes you beyond the typical definition of "rock".
Red| Posted July 10, 2007
I can't say that I was expecting all the screaming when I purchased this album, but after getting used to it, it was pretty good. However, if you do not like screaming, this album is DEFINATELY NOT FOR YOU.
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