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Their sound on New Surrender isn't as much a diversion as it is a realization of their potential to finally seize the full emo spirit in all its glory, as if their high/low, intense-yet-laissez-faire approach to modern rock was simply warming up to this point, which is saying a lot given the quality of songs and the massive following they have carved out over the years.
11y
60
There’s plenty to celebrate on this record (and certainly a handful of singles), but after a glistening track record of continued aural growth, New Surrender may leave diehards more often shaking their heads than their posteriors.
5y
Shout out @Bendredison for the recommendation.
New Surrender is the fourth release from Alt-rock band Anberlin, and I'm happy to report it's pretty alright. This is most certainly, without a doubt, one of the albums of all time. It captures that mid 00's radio rock sound that me being a teen (my opinion is invalid now whoops) grew up with, taking me back to riding in the car with my mom, and therefore gave me a bit of nostalgia which probably inflates the rating a bit. The instrumentals here ... read more
New Surrender is the most perplexing and controversial album in Anberlin's discography. It bleeds a unique, youthful attitude and thrives in the prospect of throwing hands in the air, sharing memories, and just having the time of your life even in its (and your) darkest moments. Its optimism is infectious and I actually love it.
Tracks like “Breaking,” “Burn Out Brighter” and especially “Soft Skeletons” are career bests, boasting incredible hooks and ... read more
And within a blink of an eye, Anberlin went from a promising alt rock band, carving out a unique sound of their own, to a neutered, radio-ready, version of themselves that seemed to have lost all personality and edge the band had been bringing. Even the lead single to this album was a re-recorded version of the biggest song of "Never Take Friendship Personal." There is a painfully clear lack of creativity in this album. There are still some good songs on the record, but none of their ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | The Resistance 3:16 | 88 |
| 2 | Breaking 3:26 | 83 |
| 3 | Blame Me! Blame Me! 3:09 | 87 |
| 4 | Retrace 3:50 | 86 |
| 5 | Feel Good Drag 3:07 | 89 |
| 6 | Disappear 3:37 | 91 |
| 7 | Breathe 3:35 | 81 |
| 8 | Burn Out Brighter (Northern Lights) 3:33 | 83 |
| 9 | Younglife 3:39 | 80 |
| 10 | Haight St 2:59 | 82 |
| 11 | Soft Skeletons 4:09 | 88 |
| 12 | miserabile visu {ex malo bonum} 6:36 | 92 |
Total Length: 44 minutes
