For All Those Sleeping, a post-hardcore band from St. Cloud,
Minnesota, has just released their second full-length album titled Outspoken. Going in a new direction from
their debut album Cross Your Fingers,
For All Those Sleeping has released an incredibly heavy and pissed off record.
There are loads of things I love about this, and one of those
things is how angry this album is. From the very first lyric of “Step up or
shut the fuck up,” For All Those Sleeping lets everyone know what is coming on this album. “Turn
Of The Century” is another furious song with a great one liner, “Admit that you
were always wrong.” “Turn Of The Century” also has some really interesting
musical parts, including the dubstep clip in the beginning, as well as some
cool effects sprinkled over the big breakdown.
“Life On Fire” is another song that really shows the growth
of this band, while keeping to the furious theme of the album. The chorus’
lyrics are meaningful and delivered with much more ferocity than on their
previous album. With lines like “I want to be the one to strike the match that
sets your life on fire,” lyricist/guitarist David Volgman-Stevens sets the tone
perfectly. “Backstabber,” the final song on the album, is another one that is
just pure and simply hateful. The line “You’re going to regret me” perfectly
sums up the song, and the theme of the album.
It’s not all about the lyrics, though, as a few tracks stand
out in all aspects, especially musically. “Shaken Not Stirred” is one of the
best tracks on Outspoken, with
elements of everything including great lyrics, fancy effects, and a pair of
hellacious breakdowns. Also, “Love Isn’t Real” even with its poppy chorus and
bevy of “ooh oohs,” has one of the most ground crushing breakdowns on the
album.
For All Those Sleeping’s sophomore album Outspoken is a huge leap in a new, and
great, direction. While I liked Cross
Your Fingers, the new album absolutely shadows it in every way. Lyrically
it is one of the best albums I have heard in a long time. For All Those
Sleeping will surely keep the fire burning after this tremendous record.

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fucking love this band. was so happy with this album!
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