His Last Walk Review

Release Date: Apr 10, 2007
Label: Ferret
Genres: Rock
Number Of Tracks: 12
The album itself has a religious feel to it, but it doesnt't overwhelm you with their beliefs.

Sound:	8.5
Lyrics:	9.5
Impression:	9
Overall rating:	9
Users rating:	8.9
Comments:	39

overall: 9.3

Featured review by: Boxiii, on august 31, 2007

Sound: I was first introduced to this band by my cousin, and first off I wanna say I don't listen to much hardcore bands because the all sound the same. Bur when I heard these guys, it sounded unique and different from other bands. The vocalist has a soft singing voice but then a good solid scream; it's kind of hard to believe that he's the same guy that sings and screams. BlessTheFall is a Christian band, so of course there is no cursing on the album. The album itself has a religious feel to it, but it doesnt't overwhelm you with their beliefs. Overall, the sound is good with only a few minor flaws here and there. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics on the album are amazing, to say the least. Although you probably wont understand a lot of them, they have a deep meaning in most of the songs. For example, their song "Guys Like You Make Us Look Bad" is about a girl that got raped, and "Higinia" is about the vocalists grandma. Some people will think, wow that's kinda lame, but you just have to listen to it and the songs will stick to you. There is a few references to God in a couple of songs, but the only song that is focused on that aspect is the last song, "His Last Walk". // 10

Impression: This CD is Blessthefalls first LP, and it is a great start, with the amazing lyrics to the good guitar riffs. The songs that stick out to me are the 2 singles, Higinia and Guys Like You Make Us Look Bad. Both of them have deep lyrical meaning and the riffs are just great. Besides those, my 2 favorite tracks are Black Rose Dying and Wait for Tomorrow. Both have the best guitar riffs IMO and just stand above the rest. Although I have said a lot of good things about the album, there are some bad. The guitar riffs in 1 or 2 songs sound kind of, off, compared to the rest of the album. If this album got stolen/lost, yes I would grab another copy because they're a great band, and great people (I met them at Warped Tour '07 San Diego). // 9

overall: 8.7

Reviewed by: atla18, on december 03, 2007

Sound: You know right off the bat when the CD starts that you're into some screaming, intense guitar, drums, and overall a load of noises that you probably won't expect from a Christian rock band. The tracks run through with screams, breakdowns, typical hardcore standard. The only track I really see that sticks out is "With Eyes Wide Shut". It really stands out, not for being better but just for being random. It seems mroe hip-hoppy than anything, very little to no guitar, and little to no screams. I tend to skip that song on my iPod myself. Overall, while not being entirely innovative, the bands sound is impressive and enjoable, especially for a first album. // 8

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are powerful, and somehow manage to only have a real impression of "godly" if you look into it. "Guys Like You Make Us Look Bad" is about rape and "Higinia" (probably the most mis-pronounced song on the album) is about singer Craig's grandmother. Overal, toher than perhaps the last song or two, there really isn't a very huge direct reference to god (though there are refeerences). Craig's vocals are powerful and impressive. He has a strong clean voice punctuated by the screams of himself and the bass player, who does the lower screams. The switching between them puts emphasis where there needs to be emphasis, breaks the cleans at the right time, etc. // 9

Impression: The album is a work that, if you like bands like Escape The Fate, Drop Dead Gorgeous, From First To Last, The Used, or Underoath, you will most likely enjoy. You can see the work put into the album, especially on songs like "guys like you make us look bad", "pray" (pray being a much softer and more powerful song than the rest), and "black rose dying" (seen as a demo on their EP). The only real issue with the album is "with eyes wide shut", being the only song on the album I don't enjoy. If I had lost it, I wouldn't need to buy it again as it's on my coputer but if I didn't have that abckup I would definitely buy it again. I can't wait to see what they do next as a band. // 9

Comments

[boyan89]

good band!

[Jester.Race]

I'm glad someone finally reviewed this, I love the band, I went to warped tour this year just to see them. Good show, regardless of me not agreeing with the strong Christian influences.

[Jester.Race]

Side note, my favorite songs are Black Rose Dying and Guys Like you and Message to the Unknown

I came up with a riff the other day that sounds like the main one in Wait for Tommorrow I wish I could use it.

[cleft11]

haha yeah!

i thought there was already a review for this album?

whatever, blessthefall are an awesome band, wish i lived in america so i could see them in the warped tour!!

[Boxiii]

Thanks for commenting my review. I apologize for some of the minor spelling mistakes

Checked.

[sweet<>dreams]

man these guys r great!! i saw them at warped tour 07 in buffalo NY. and then meet the guitarist and bassest later in the park. they r great musicians and great guys.

[Mr.McAwesom2112]

sweetdreams wrote:

man these guys r great!! i saw them at warped tour 07 in buffalo NY. and then meet the guitarist and bassest later in the park. they r great musicians and great guys.

I saw them in buffalo too. I couldn't really hear them clearly from where I was. Maybe it's just me, but the sound on the hurley stage was awful. I would have fired the sound guy.

[MustangMan311]

They are NOT on Ferret. Thank God.

[EllttEll]

Black Rose Dying is without a doubt the best song on the album

[MatrixClaw]

Hmm... I might do a review on this albulm when I get a chance, I thought there already was one. Great band, been listening to them for a long time, since they first came on the scene (I live in AZ, where they're from).

[MatrixClaw]

Oh and the label isn't label, it's science if I remember right.

[FireandFlames]

They come from my state. IMO, they're just another trendy scene band playing "hardcore" with a Christian tag on it. Nothing special.

[Emo_Guitars]

I thought people were going to talk crap about Bless The Falls cause people would think its a scene band .. good review good band

[Z_cup_boy]

theyre pretty sweet i love em

Checked.

[Vos]

I heard from a lot of people that the band said they do not consider themselves a Christian band =X Eitehr way they are really good and I like them a lot.

[blessthefallfan]

man its about time im on this site everyday to read reviews and have been waiting for it to come up i met craig lead singer and matt the drummer and his wife lindsay they are all awesome people and i would like to meet eric jared and mike but this album seriously rocks i would have to say my favorite songs are Hignia black rose dying and rise up both versions but all the songs have there own effect on me but all i know is i seriously love this band and there album and cant wait to see them again and there and cant wait for there next album to come out

[alex_huot]

Yeah! finally! someone is telling the world! how bless the fall is great! i've seen them at wans warped tour montreal!...and! the are jsute amazing! that was from far one on the best show i've ever seen they are so great!...

[SatansReapers]

its a good review...better than alot ive seen...

[Roisin Dubh]

bad news this band...

[JessicaGonzales]

Badass Band. They can put on a concert.

[Boxiii]

Yeah, the wall of death is amazing

[KoolAid92]

i listen to alot fo christian music, underoath, rja, the almost,the wedding, but i gotta say, this band has 2 be my fav. hands down

[jimmy134]

i absolutly love this band,
i saw them when i went to see silverstein when they came to lesta and then 2 days later at nottingham, and tbh i enjoyed BTF alot more than i did silverstein...

i met Eric (the lead guitarist) and Jared (the bassist) and there both generally great guys, unfortunatly, i never got to hear criag sing because he left half way through the tour,
i cant wait for the new album!
great review btw

[Zachy_Chan]

I love these guys. Theyre my favorite band and theyre just all around awesome, from the powerful lyrics to the great guitar riffs. Cant wait for their next album

[lordneezi]

hella good band, good live too with awesome pits.

[Dulik]

A great band.
Blessthefall rocks.

[Dulik]

A great band and a great album.
Blessthefall rocks.

[shredhead93]

awsome band but only like 2 of thier songs
guys like you make us look bad
higinia

[killme123]

its a great band
but craig is now in etf and twa

[reaper_x]

EllttEll wrote:

Black Rose Dying is without a doubt the best song on the album

I could not agree more.

Blessthefall at first, seem like your typical
Post-Hardcore band with Metalcore influences.
But the lyrics are heartaching. Amazing.
Alesana and Underoath fans will NOT be dissapointed.

[typecast21]

Too bad craig left, the bassist was left w/ the vox.. but still, love them both.. higinia, black rose dying and rise up are the best!!!

[qotsa1998]

Amazing band. I cant believe that Craig went from doing this great stuff to doing the really rather weak Escape the Fate stuff, who now have a sound eerily similar to that new Atreyu CD. And The Flood has some weak lyrics. But BTF was amazing, I really hope they can find another amazing vocalist.

[rocker193]

dude great ablum fav songs higinia could tell a love and black rose dying. although if u go to buzznet .com u can hear their new song "to hell and back" with their new lead singer Baou Bokan formerly of take the crown. also dont b dissin etf cause their twice as good as they were. w/ ronnie they were good on the cd but live he couldnt sing worth crap craig is good in and out of the studio. also go on youtube and search for another new song by btf. i think its called "got to rock" but im not sure.

[wrokmygoat]

10000 words Amzing time 10000

[malikak]

nice reviews from the both of yall, and idc what anyone says, Blessthefall is the future of alternative/metal rock for the future. the thing that cracks me up most is when you listen to their songs and see them at concerts, they act differntly on stage from when you meet them in person. i saw them in Plano, TX and Dallas. God bless them for their future success and their upcoming new album everyone's awaiting for.
XD Malik AK

[Niki (guitar)]

Saw them yesterday at Extreme Thing with their new singer. Better than Craig. Love this album, too :]

[Brainfart]

ETF and BTF are both one of my fav bands so I expect the new ETF and New BTF to have great and awesome shit same for ronnie radkes band they all deserve a brighter future.