Album review: Flyleaf (Self-titled)

This month we reviewed the freshman effort from Flyleaf, a Texas-based heavy rock quintet who's been tearing up the charts lately.

The opening track, "I'm So Sick", is clearly the right choice to begin the album. Fronted by female lead vocalist Lacey Mosley, "I'm So Sick" kicks off with searing vocals set to a languid bass line. Twenty seconds into the track, Lacey belts out a rage-filled scream, and you know immediately, this isn't the same old female-fronted rock band filling the airwaves.

I believe we've all heard "Fully Alive", the second track off the album, and likely the band's staple track. The song showcases the talents of the band in a timely two minutes and thirty four seconds.

The remainder of the album is, quite honestly, nothing to write about (including Dave Navarro's guest appearance on "There For You"). With storming guitars and amazing female vocals, the album gives the sense of compassion, bitterness and hope. With such emotion, I can imagine nearly everyone being able to relate.

Well, maybe if you're under 17.

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