Circa Survive - On Letting Go

04.07.2007 | Cam | 6 Comments

Genre: Experimental / Indie
For Fans Of: Chiodos - Saosin - The Receiving End Of Sirens
Favourite Songs: Living Together - The Greatest Lie - On Letting Go
Running Time: 45:34
Year: 2007
Website Link: http://www.circasurvive.com
Myspace Link: http://www.myspace.com/circasurvive

Score: 96

Album of the year contender right here...

REVIEW.

The air of anticipation surrounding the release of Circa Survive’s sophomore record has been huge. Recent interviews with the band had various members throwing around terms like “refined” and “more cohesive song writing”, which had some long terms concerned that the band had traded in their epic sound scapes for safe pop songs. 

Well Circa fans, I’m happy to report that not only is the band’s trademark sound intact, but the songs contained within “On Letting Go” are the groups finest to date.  

In today’s musical landscape, writing a full length album can be a hard task. Fans want you to progress from your original concept and give them something new to listen to, but at the same time, if you change your sound too drastically then your band will be met with criticism.  

With “On Letting Go”, Circa Survive has struck a healthy balance between old and new. They have written the perfect second record - one that has capitalised on all of Juturna’s (their debut) strength’s without alienating their existing fan base. 

“Living Together” is the perfect album opener – driving drums, wailing guitars and Anthony Green’s trademark vocals combine for what is my favourite Circa Survive tune so far. While “The Greatest Lie” isn’t as upbeat as “Living Together”, it’s still a powerful song in its own way. 

CONCLUSION.

If I was to write about every track individually we’d be here all day, but I want to make mention of the title track “On Letting Go”. The chorus hook and the atmospheric guitar work is one of the highlights of an amazingly consistent record.

I don’t care who releases a record this year, because it’s going to be next to impossible top Circa Survive’s latest effort. Put this album on through headphones and enjoy the ride!

TRACKLISTING.

1. Living Together
2. In The Morning And Amazing…
3. The Greatest Lie
4. The Difference Between Medicine And Poison Is In The Dose
5. Mandala
6. Travel Hymn
7. Semi Constr