They sound reminiscent of the Wallflowers in some places and Weezer in others, but Room Full of Walters is truly an amalgamation of many of the various self-proclaimed sub-genres of alternative music... and depending on who you talk to, this could be either their greatest strength or greatest weakness. Nonetheless, the band brings a new flavor to Christian music with their thought-provoking lyrics and fresh sound. While the album certainly has its "inspirational" points, it has enough fun, catchy rock hooks to keep the attention of even the most skeptical listener.
The second track, "Pete's a Rocket Scientist," is a prime example of this as
is the title track, "Sleepyhead" :
Three Coins in the fountain
I think you better pick them up...
Three Coins in the fountain
Father Son and Holy Ghost...
Three Coins in the fountain
Three things you need the most...
With songs such as "Jeffrey Dahmer Went to Heaven" and "Face" among my favorites on the album, I found the album surprisingly enjoyable. While the guitar parts appeared to be a little too obvious in some spots, that didn't stop me from picking up my own guitar and playing along. I'd certainly recommend Sleepy-Head for fans of today's mellower alternative rock, especially those who enjoy a little dose of the Good News sprinkled in with the rest of their music.
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