Plaid
Understanding God
Reviewed by Brian Vincent McGovern
These guys have more groove and credibility than many young bands out today, as suggested by their list of endorsements. Like the classic guitar hooks that are mixed with most modern rock? You'll be thrilled to hear songs like "Listen" and "Live & Learn," as well as the tight album opener, "Pick Your Poison." Brannon Hancock also lifts the passion level with his vocal skills. Each song is either a humble and personal call on the Father, or an imploration for another to do the same. The only thing I could've done without was the disco-like title track. If I caught the album in the middle of that song and didn't know who it was, I'd speculate that it might be Michael Jackson on speed, doing lounge music... but hey, some fans'll love it. Understanding God, besides being a difficult thing to accomplish, is a record with a ton of potential, not unlike the band that recorded it.