Anberlin's story began a decade ago in Winter Haven, Florida, when Stephen, Deon and Joey formed an early incarnation of the band out of sheer boredom. 'Polk County is easily the redneck capital of Florida,' Stephen explains. "There's literally nothing to do. And being so young, we couldn't just drive to Orlando or Tampa to hang out. So we started forming a band. And up to that point there was no other scene in Central Florida. There were no other bands that we know of. So we had to teach ourselves everything.' 'So we forged ahead on our own,' the singer continues. Influenced by everyone from Depeche Mode to The Smiths to the Ramones to Metallica, Anberlin as we know it created its own club scene along with hometown friends, Copeland and Underoath, but really gelled with the addition of Young, a prot'g' drummer and John Bonham devotee. The gents assumed their moniker and got serious. 'One day we decided this is what we want to do with our lives,' Christian says succinctly. Cities is the next evolutionary step proving yet again that Anberlin are more committed to their original goals now more than ever.
Cities Special Edition includes a bonus DVD containing footage of the making of the record, behind the scenes footage, additional unreleased tracks and special artwork.
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Godspeed, indeed!| Posted August 23, 2007
Cities a good improvement over Anberlin's last album. It shows that Anberlin has grown as a band--with tighter lyrics and a newer sound. This has my seal of approval. "Godspeed", getting things to a strong start, will probably be the most well-known song on the tracklist, but quieter songs like the acoustic "Unwinding Cable Car" [one of my favorites] and "Inevitable" are not to be overlooked. "A Whisper and Clamor" is another favorite of mine. Lyrically, some of the songs touch on darker subjects, but this album still seems to have a "there's always a silver lining" attitude to it. This album's artistry is better than ever, though an acquired taste for some. "Fin" showcases a very epic feel. Anberlin is continuing to prove that they are not to be underestimated as a band. I would recommend this album to those who are fans of any of their previous works... and new future fans too!
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