For Your Consideration
the debut release by Montgomery, AL rockers Evolett is a simply stunning debut in the fairly crowded area of FFR (Female Fronted Rock, for those new to the music). Lead singer Haden Brightwell is already drawing comparisons to Lacey Mosely and Flyleaf, high praise indeed for a new act. Vocally speaking and Stylistically, I think comparisons to Sarah Anthony (The Letter Black) and Rebecca Barlow (Barlowgirl) are better. Another comparison could be made to Fallen by Evanescence and With Abandon by Chasing Furies. Though both albums are stylistically different, they fall into the extremely small group of debut albums (in Chasing Furies case it was the only album) to achieve Perfect Album Status. Most debut albums are, to put it charitably, a work in progress. A case in Point, no one could have predicted Skillet's rise by listening to their self titled debut. Lyrically on point with lines like "eternal peace was within your reach, and you turned it down", and with polished instrumentals, this debut has the feel of a 5th or 6th album.
The Tracks:
- Only Time
- This Compromise
- This Portrait
- Circles
- We All Fall Down
- Silent Illusion
- Genetic Makeup
- Hang on Every Word
- Hold On
- Careful Where You Sleep
Though every song is a keeper, my personal favorites right now are Only Time, Circles, and Genetic Makeup. You've got to love a song with this lyric:
"It makes my skin creep and crawl to know I came from you, break down the genetic makeup, so I can chew it up and spit it out, and wash the taste right through my mouth."
After repeated listens this week I am ready to award
4.5 Emeralds to For Your Consideration. I'm still holding back because it's a debut, and I always say "You can do better", but this might be really hard. I'm filing this as a possible Platinum Vinyl Award Best New Artist for 2010. Consider, then buy, Evolett.
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