FM Static: My Brain Says No, But My Heart Says Yes!

1. My Brain Says No, But My Heart Says Yes!
2. F.M.S.T.A.T.I.C.
3. (Hey) I Want It
4. Lost In You
5. U Don't Know Me Like That
6. Cinnamon & Lipstick
7. Black Tattoo
8. Last Train Home
9. Breaking Me Again
10. Inside Out

Release: April 5, 2011

Genre: Rock

This is some good stuff right here.

Here's some quick background: FM Static is a side-project done by Trevor McNevan and the drummer for Thousand Foot Krutch, a hard rock band that's been around for a while. Personally, I would just stick with TFK when I pop my iPod in on the way to school.

This is my new morning music now.

The album is upbeat in its best songs, but it definitely slows it down perfectly and keeps the listener from changing the song once you start listening. I definitely wish they were more popular & on the radio more often. They deserve to be heard, because if word gets out about this, then they have the potential to take off and be really popular among more than just Christian listeners.

The songs on "My Brain Says No, But My Heart Says Yes!" are not just normal rock songs. They're different, and the first 6 songs you hear on the album are the ones I would consider the best. Even my least favorite song on the album is still pretty good. This FM Static album is my first, and I absolutely love it. Its so unique to me, and it doesn't just use guitar, drums & lead vocals. You'll hear a different number of instruments used, especially in the first song, titled after their album. Plus, I want that car on the front cover, so that makes it all the more cool to me. But besides the cool car & amazing artist, its good, clean, and fun music worth your time.

This album is definitely guaranteed to give you more bang for your buck. So you should DEFINITELY go get it. My heart still says yes, and my mind has changed its opinion, now that I've listened to this.

Favorite Song: My Brain Says Stop, But My Heart Says Go!

Favorite Lyrics: "I’m not the type to stay cold in the winter, but I know we had something special my dear, we all had our struggles, but faith kept us strong and, we always knew we would, end up right here." (From the song "Cinnamon & Lipstick")

Abandon: Control

1. Feel It In Your Heart
2. Help
3. Live It Out
4. S.O.S.
5. Your Love Goes On
6. Let Go
7. New Years Day
8. Talk To Me
9. Push It Away
10. Under Fire
11. Why Does It Take So Long
12. Known
13. Hero

Release: April 15, 2011

Genre: Rock

Before this album I had never heard of Abandon. It is a possibility that I have heard one of their songs on the radio without knowing it, but they have never been on my radar. Now they are one of my favorite bands. The first song on the album “Feel It In Your Heart” really cemented itself in my brain. I found myself singing it to myself throughout the day. After hearing it for the first time I was singing along with it each time. 

The second song “Help” sounds to me like a mix between the musical style of DC Talk and the modernity of Relient K. It has that kind of old school flare to it. 

The whole album really is pretty solid. The album really flows, but each song can stand on its own. All of the songs on the album could become hits on the radio if more people knew about them. I am pretty sure that “Feel It In Your Heart” is already being played regularly on the radio, but none of the other songs are. I could definitely see “Hero” being a huge hit if more people heard it. The song is filled with so much emotion and really awe at our Savior. 

Abandon started off the album with four or five songs that are really upbeat songs and ones you just want to dance to. Then they transition into more laid back and mellow songs. The last three songs are extremely emotional.

Abandon has now become one of my favorite bands, and even after my three times of listening to it for the review, I cannot stop listening to Control. It is just so solid. I hope they are more recognized for this album. I cannot wait to hear what they do next.

Favorite Song: Feel It In Your Heart

Favorite Lyrics: “There He goes - a hero. A savior to the world. Here he stands with scars in His hands. With love He gave His life so we could be free. The Savior of the world.” (From the song “Hero”)

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This is Jonathan here. I decided that there needed to be a new voice out there in the Christian music world, so my friend Grant and I are going to post reviews on the latest Christian albums. We both love Christian music of all kinds, but most importantly we love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Without Him we could not do any of this. So, hopefully we will be able to turn this blog into one that influences many people.