Tribe

Hmmm. If Geoff were singing some of these songs in a different language, preferably one I didn't understand at all, I'd probably like this a lot more. The music is great. Really solid, a nice blend of the aesthetic of Empire and Rage for Order.

There is less focus on flashy guitar solos, and DeGarmo is only on half the album, so if you're looking for pyrotechnics, this will be a bit sparse for you. There are however plenty of solid riffs and plenty of groove. The music is really strong, and even when the lyrics are bad they're still very heartfelt and deep. This is obviously a personal album, and sometimes expressing that can be awkward and the phrasing can be rather trite.

A for effort, B for implementation, C for lyrics.

Hot spots: Losing Myself, The Art of Life, Doin' Fine.