Album Review: Nine Lashes- From Water to War

Nine Lashes is a somewhat new Christian Rock band with their first album release in 2009. From Water to War is the band's third album release to date, and how is it compared to some of the albums from last year? Very well actually. I listened to this album multiple times and every song is different. What separates it from their last album, World We View, they added more piano and synthesizer to most of their songs, but kept the heavy sound they gave us previously. Take note Linkin Park and Fall Out Boy, this is how you add digital sounds and keep your original sound at the same time. Yes, it is possible! Lyrically, it is beautiful, but in one or two songs it can be a little too preachy. That will turn off those who are not religious or atheist. You can really tell there is effort in the rest of the band. The vocalist really shines in this album as well as the guitarists. Drum work and bass is equally great and gets your adrenaline going. This is the right way to start the new year and I am looking forward to more coming out. My verdict is a 9/10!! I recommend this album to those looking for good Christian Rock outside of bands like Red, Skillet, and Thousand Foot Krutch. Nine Lashes deserves a place among other great Christian bands and I will recommend them to anyone looking for something new.