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wrote that it had a "time-tested formula for catharsis", noting the "sing-songy melodies", the frequent "half-time/down-tempo transitions", and Carrabba's "Geddy Lee-via-Jeremy Enigk elfin yelp that lets you know that, hey, he’s a sensitive guy." He pondering on the topic of originality: "Hardly,
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reviewer Rick Anderson said it "kind of sneaks up on you", expecting another emo act with reflective feelings but lacking the attitude to craft a song with structure, until the first chorus comes: "Cathartic, tuneful, soaring". While the "conceit remains pretty much the same", he doesn't find it
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with heavier elements. The opening track "The Moon Is Down" sees the group worship God for his strength and supporting them when faltering. "Snowbirds and Townies" talks about missing a girl that has been away from some time. "Pictures of Shorelines" talks about a couple forced to stay apart.
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staff member Sherwin Frias said upon his first listen to the album, it came across as "rather unremarkable", while noting its "melodic, yet hardly gripping" sound. It is ultimately "a pleasant, yet hardly engaging listen that passes by quickly without much of a fuss." Nathan T. Birk of
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Russ Breimeier said emo's " propensity for passion and emotion fits well" with Carrabba's lyricism. He complimented the band's "solid musicianship", particularly the "strong, in-your-face" guitar work and "slick, aggressive drumming that assaults your ears like a machine gun."
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writer James Stafford said there was "intensity" to the band's sound, and Carrabba's voice "really bring this out." He called them a "talented" act for "drawing on elements of rock, punk, hardcore" to craft "quite a good melodic rock album."
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Six of the album's tracks – the title-track, "Snowbirds and Townies", "The Bradley", "New Year's Project", "Wearing Thin" and "Pictures of Shorelines", as well as "Vengeance Factor" – later appeared on the group's compilation album
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and Brand New in March and April. Following this, the band performed at Skate and Surf Fest. In July, they appeared on the midwestern dates of the
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was released through Tooth & Nail Records on March 27, 2001, which was promoted with a few shows alongside
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Recorded September 28-November 1, 2000 at Wisner Productions. Drum tracks recorded at The Dungeon.
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unless your conception of “originality” includes such latter-day emo-casualties" by the likes of
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included the album as an honorable mention on their best Christian albums of the year list.
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ranked it at number 36 on their list of the top 100 Tooth & Nail releases.
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All songs written by Further Seems Forever except where indicated
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In February 2002, the band went on an east coast tour with
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Index


Studio album
Further Seems Forever
Genre
Indie rock
Christian rock
emo
Label
Tooth & Nail
Producer
Further Seems Forever
From the 27th State
How to Start a Fire
Pompano Beach, Florida
rock
Further Seems Forever
Tooth & Nail Records
Dashboard Confessional
Pop Up Records
How to Start a Fire
music video
emo
indie rock
Thrice
Krazy Fest 4
Fairweather
River City High
the Starting Line
As Friends Rust
Ultimate Fakebook

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