12 Stones did not set out to write an album for those affected by Hurricane Katrina. Still, the loss felt in their local neighborhoods had its obvious effects on the band members, and they were compelled to write about the recovery taking place around them. "Anthem for the Underdog" spells out 12 Stones' philosophy for those working hard to get back on top. McCoy sings, "We're here now feeling the beat of a thousand hearts coming back to life again, we can make it." The lyrics are a testament to the spirit of those affected by this tragedy.
On the other hand, the weather is not the only thing that is uncontrollable. People prove to be just as unreliable in songs such as "Lie To Me," "World So Cold" and "Arms of a Stranger." McCoy sings about betrayal and loss in "Lie To Me," as he passionately offers, "All the times I shared with you, were you even there at all? Nowhere to run and nowhere to hide, you're scared of the truth; I'm tired of the lies." Yet, through all of the loss and pain in these songs, there is still an underlying feeling of triumph in the end.
"There is a real sense of urgency to get back on top throughout the album," McCoy explains. "We know what it's like to be the underdog but that doesn't mean we always will be. It's important to show our fans that things can change, life does get better."
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what an Album| Posted August 23, 2007
Anthem for the Underdog is third album by hard rock post-grunge band 12 Stones. It was released on August 14, 2007. The first single is "Lie to Me", which is available to listen on 12 Stones' MySpace and there website along with "Anthem For The Underdog".
These guys know how to rock hard and well.| Posted August 18, 2007
This CD just released this week (August 14). I first listened to the whole CD online to make sure I wanted to buy the CD. I was not disappointed. I bought the CD and have listened to it often since. I have the first two CDs of theirs and this CD rocks like the first two. They did tone it down on some of the songs but I know that they are looking to get some radio play. I think that they will get some radio play.
"Anthem For The Underdog," "Adrenaline," and "Games You Play" rock hard and the music is great hard rock music. "Lie To Me" is their first single that is a great rock song and is on both Christian rock radio and mainstream radio. "It Was You" is talking about that it was God that showed him who he is and to stand up for what is real. "Broken Road," "World So Cold," and "Hey Love," are more slower or medium songs that are well done even that they are more known for their harder rock songs. The last track is "Lie To Me" that is acoustic. I really like his vocal on this track. He sings a bit different than the original track but goes well with the track being acoustic.
The day has finally come| Posted August 15, 2007
I have listened to this album three times in the past day and every time i listen i like it more and more..
There is a great mix of hard songs like adrenaline, games you play and the bonus track from itunes once in a lifetime and more methodical songs like lie to me, and it was you.
Overall I really like this album, it hits some very heavy topics like breaking away from drugs in the song this dark day. In arms of a stranger they talk about the hurts of infidelity.
There are several other topics dealt with and I would recommend getting this album and listen for yourself.
best yet?| Posted August 07, 2007
I think that this one is one of the best yet from 12 stones. They have solid lyrics and really hit it hard on this album. Go out and buy it. You won't be let down I promise.
What's changed?| Posted August 04, 2007
I'm one of few that's been blessed to have the chance to preview this entire album before it's release on the 17th of August. I've been a HUGE 12 Stones fan since their debut album and listen to it daily at work. While i'll likely still listen to the new album entitled "Anthem For The Underdog" it is not what I've come to know as 12 Stones. I don't know everyone, check this CD out for yourself and if you are able to preview it before making the purchase please do! The lyrics have me baffled a little as one song sounds so negative and another seems to do a complete 180. I'm probably just not getting the message that they intended for the listener.
"It Was You" and "This Dark Day" seems much better and this album has grown on me since I first started listening to it. They have also turned it down a notch from their first album and is not nearly as heavy. I'll be curiously awaiting other reviews on this to see what others think of the new 12 Stones. They remain my favorite band and I'm hoping to be able to see them in concert for the first time in August as they've finally made a trip t my home State.
this better be good| Posted July 24, 2007
i've been waiting for this for a long time. i'm sure that for all the time they've had, that this will be amazing
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