Review: Ivoryline - There Came A Lion
Posted on 6 April 2008 | No Comments
One of the best places I’ve found to listen to new music is on the treadmill and since I’ve been spending a lot of time running lately I’ve listened to a bunch of new music. But when something upbeat and driving comes on, I’m generally all for the little quick it adds to my step.
One such album is the latest from the Tyler, Texas quintet Ivoryline. The record is called There Came A Lion and it is well-played and slickly produced but isn’t really anything you haven’t heard before. Catchy nu-emo pop-rock isn’t revolutionary but rarely is it as worthwhile and enjoyable as it is on There Came A Lion. I’ll admit (thought) the album isn’t nearly as good off the treadmill as it is while running. As propulsive and passionate as it is, the record gets a little repetitive as the album draws on and it all starts to sound too similar. Even so, the energy and driving guitars just sorta make me smile.
I’d bet that Ivoryline will appeal to fans of Anberlin, Spitalfield, Saosin, and the like except that Ivoryline vocalist Jeremy Gray has a much stronger voice. There Came A Lion is out now on Tooth & Nail.
MP3 | Ivoryline – All You Ever Hear There Came A Lion
MP3 | Ivoryline – Be Still And Breathe There Came A Lion
Filed Under: Album Reviews, Just Plain Rock
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