Spoken, a band known to have a powerful driving force on all their releases, introduces A Moment of Imperfect Clarity which isn't quite like their previous works, which were rapcore induced. Instead, A Moment of Imperfect Clarity is a brilliant mix of melodic hardcore and hybrid hard rock, combining Chevelle, 12 Stones, Finch, and The Used. Although a lot of their die-hard fans may not like this, Spoken has created a brutal melody. But Spoken's Tooth and Nail debut is not a modern convenience to sellout and make big bucks. Yes, the project is more melodic and the rap-rock is pretty much forgotten, but they haven't lost their identity. Instead, Spoken has molded a balance between a brutal edge and a strong driving melody. The quality lyrics have relevant themes such as strength levels in God, missing and loving loved ones, understanding people, and remembering others, all with a strong dose of Christian values.
Before people start to shun Spoken, taking some time to check out the new sound and reading some of the lyrics will allow the listener to make the best educated decision possible. Here are a few snippets of lyrics from AMOIC: to begin inform the reader. "Promise" states, "...things will get better this I promise you, and I know that you won't feel this way forever . . . ." "A Breath in the Fog" says, "...I'll keep my eyes on you, my dreams may not come true, I may fall on my face, still my hope is in you, all I need is the strength to make it through..." and "In Dreams" muses, "...heaven opened wide and I could see the glory of God shining through my clouds of doubt...".
5 tocks
Other coverage for this album
Decapolis February 2004Reviewed by Justin BrinkerSpoken has been around for quite some time. Since the release of their debut album, 'On Your Feet' in 1997, the boys from Spoken have released a total of four albums, and also a greatest hits record. The latest release from the band is 'A Moment Of Imperfect Clarity'. The best thing I can say about this album is the fact that Spoken has dropped the rap-rock schtick and has opted for a more…The Phantom Tollbooth 2004Reviewed by Josh MarihughSeveral years ago, in the wake of the success of Rage Against the Machine, Christian labels were scrambling to find rapcore bands to capitalize on the trend. Enter Spoken, whose first two albums showcased lead vocalist Matt Baird's ferocious rhythm skills. After the success of ...what remains, however, the band decided to take a more melodic tack. The latest album from the Arkansas-based group…Art for the Ears 2003Reviewed by Marco PovervestSpoken exists since 1996 and made four albums. The first three came out through Metro One Music. However, of their previous material I only heard the song Think For Yourself, from their 1997 album On Your Feet. That song was similar to Rage Against The Machine. In comparison A Moment Of Imperfect Clarity sounds like a grown-up band with a different musical approach. Garth Richardson signed for…Similar sounding releases
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