Decyfer Down [Crash]
Posted April 30, 2009
By KevinDavis_NRT, Staff Reviewer
For those wondering what took Decyfer Down three years to release its sophomore CD Crash on INO Records, there were plenty of roadblocks that would’ve sent a lesser band down for the count. In between albums, the hard rock foursome found themselves victims of a freakish van crash that sent its vehicle sliding across several lanes of traffic, sideswiping a guardrail and sending equipment flying in all directions. Outside of a directional refinement, Crash also finds vocalist TJ Harris—formerly of Fighting Instinct fame—stepping up to the microphone for previous leader Caleb Oliver, who was recently married.
Opening song “Crash” is one my favorite rock songs of the past year, originally recorded with Caleb on the digital “Crash EP” and re-recorded with TJ on the album release 5/5/09. I like both versions, especially the emotional tie-in to the band’s van crash and the challenges of life. The album continues with “Desperate”, another great rock song with a great message. “Fading” is next and is currently a top 10 hit song on the rock chart. My favorite song is next, “Best I Can”, also originally recorded with Caleb and re-recorded with TJ. The song is a ballad and really reflects my personal desire to live life the best I can for God.
“We believe that we’ve taken it up a notch as far as our songwriting and performance goes on the songs as well. The songs touch on different aspects of our journey as believers, that God has a purpose and plan for your life.” Drummer Josh Oliver
If you like Christian rock bands Disciple, Pillar and Red, you should enjoy this solid rock album by Decyfer Down, especially the songs “Crash”, “Fading” and “Best I Can”, which are my favorites songs on the album. View All Music And Book Reviews By KevinDavis_NRT | View KevinDavis_NRT's Profile
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