
In just a few short years, this group has become one of the most highly respected ska bands in the Christian market. Joe Yerke's gritty, yet variety-conscious vocals can compete with the likes of the Bosstones, etc. Songs like "Forgive And Forget" and "The Hunted" have the coolest rock guitar I've heard yet on a ska record, and the latter includes even more vocal variety (rap, chant, and reggae). Lyrically, "Forgive And Forget" might remind some of Everclear's "Father of Mine," but with a more forgiving attitude toward an absent father. There's more than just energy here (though the band is never lacking in that area); musical excellence is also draped from every spire, from the Spanish-flavored instrumental, "Trinidad," to the aforementioned guitars. Fresh horn sounds meld with the unexpected twists and turns in the rhythm section and other ingredients. Fine record.