"This hasn't been done before!" So states the first track, "Original," a poke at the whole originality debate that, depending on your viewpoint, plagues the Christian market. While the band's early work were all about ska-influenced rock, this record has less ska, more rap, and it's all rock & roll to me. A lot of the rap comes across similarly to bands like 311, and all amid bass lines that are heavier than a load of firewood. Some hooks, such as the chorus of "Verb," are catchy at first, but incessant repetition may wear out your appreciation for it, making it remind me of old dc Talk songs in more than one way. With mostly able songwriting and an all-around fun groove, Silage is poised to reach youth.
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