The Beautiful Letdown is the album released by Switchfoot in early 2003 that launched the alternative rock band into the mainstream limelight. Three Top-40 singles were released from this disc: "Meant to Live" (top 20), "Dare You to Move" (top 20), and "This Is Your Life". After selling over 2.6 million copies, the album was certified double platinum by the RIAA and won for Album of the Year at the 2003 San Diego Music Awards. The album was re-released in 2004 with a slightly tweaked mix and new cover art as well.
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beautiful letdown?| Posted January 03, 2008
I think Switchfoot is a really good band. the beautiful letdown was not a letdown at all i thought that the album was good and i can't wait to see with what they come out with next.
A Masterpiece.....| Posted December 15, 2007
Switchfoot's first album with a major label and its a hit. A big, great hit. If you're into rock and alternative this is a biggy to have in your collection. Jon Foreman's voice shines and accents in each song. Bringing the flavor and meaning to it. The guitar riffs and playing really balances and soothes this album. Theres upbeats like Meant To Live, with a great intro and meaning and softies like 24 and Dare You to Move. I love how this album really balances out. Great vocals, great guitar, drums and especially its unique sound effects. Like Ammunition and More Than Fine and cool sound effects that really blended and spiced up the song.
Oh gosh, this is a definite album you'll love. Just get and you wont regret it.
The Bestest Of All!| Posted November 29, 2007
This album is by far the best of the Switchfoot albums in my opinion. There is a good variation of songs both slow and fast, both rock and popish. "Gone" is one of the greats on this cd and if all their albums of the future are as good as this one, they will definitely succeed in the music business.
Definately Not a Letdown| Posted October 15, 2007
I own a lot of albums, but this is one of my favorite albums of all time. I love how they have fun songs like 'Gone' and 'More Than Fine' mixed in with nice, soft songs such as 'Dare You To Move' and 'This Is Your Life.' I see that the songs mostly have the same message, that we only have life and we should live it for God, which could become tiresome but I didn't see it that way, but maybe you will. So give it a listen, you won't waste your time, trust me.
Well made| Posted October 01, 2007
The first time I heard these guys, I thought they were really bad. Then I listened a little closer, and I am Hooked. These guys rock like nobody's business. Top songs, Meant to live, adding to the noise, and finally, on fire
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