UNDEROATH: Lost In The Sound Of Separation By John-o D

UNDEROATH never lets us down!!! This is a sick album that is different from all their previous albums, yet it definitely sounds like the Underoath that we the fans have come accustomed to. "Lost In The Sound Of Separation" is a much harder, faster and darker album then Define and all other Underoath Albums have been. I give this album an A-. REASONS? One of the sickest things about underoath in my opinion is the drums, electronic breakdowns and of course Aaron's strong vocals. This album as a whole is not as strong as Define The Great Line yet it still stands as one of my favorite albums of the 21st century.

Song by song:

Breathing In A New Mentality: Exactly the kind of song to open an album with. It starts out with an affect on all instruments, including vox, as if it were being played with tiny speakers, followed by an awkward drum fill (which works) followed by an explosion!!! Not literally, but this song is fucking SICK!!!!

Anyone Can Dig A Hole But It Takes A Real Man To Call It Home: One distinctive portion of this song is just after the first verse/ into, all instruments cut out except a brutal guitar riff accompanied by the line "Oh How the Plot Thickens!" whilst Aaron throws in a fill that sounds like a gun be cocked. This song does take a little getting use to as at first, one might say its a little boring, but it really is a good song.

A Fault Line. A Fault Of Mine: This is where the album changes up from a fast beginning to a feeling of the guys really getting a grip on things and sort of slowing things down. The chorus is really catchy and is followed by an aggressive guitar throw followed by a quiet breakdown of sorts where it is just drums followed by guitar and then topped off with choir like vox that then turn the song back into an aggressive masterpiece.

Emergency Broadcast: The End Is Near: The album continues its decrease in speed and excitement whilst keep the aggression on high. This song reminds me of underoath meets the Cure. A mixture of delicate instrumentals playing dreary chords, with vocals that suggest anger. The Ending of this song stands out as one of my personal favorite parts of this album. Huge build up into a crash that leaves you hanging.

The Only Survivor Was Miraculously Unharmed: The album picks up in intensity once again. This is something that sounds like it would fit in either this album or define. Its catchy and angry meaning it something that underoath fans understand, and pop fans could learn to like.

We Are The Involuntary: Unfortunately one of the "samey" sounding songs on the album. The opening riff during the intro sounds too similar to that of the one in Desperate Times... I do love this song though, especially when they keep letting everything surrounding the drums fall apart and fade numerous times throughout the song. Aarons vocal part in this song is my favorite vocal part on the album. That aspect of the song almost sounds un-underoath (contradicting myself a little).

The Created Void: This song is able to blend sweet melodies with harsh vocals. This song is very syncopated. At one point in the song they change to 6 (which is sick) and it sort of feels like the song drags in between the drum fills. Really good song, it allows the album to stay interesting which makes you wanna listen to it even more.

Comming Down Is Calming Down: This song sounds almost like a punk song in the intro. Then theres an epic build up right before a sick ass portion right before the prechorus. Another song where they build up a huge amount of pressure. Only this time they don't really let things explode as much as i feel would really suit the song.

DESPERATE TIMES DESPERATE MEASURES: Seriously in my top 7 underoath songs! ENOUGH SAID! ITS FUCKING SICK!!!!

Too Bright To See Too Loud To Hear: This song starts out with a thick layer of ambience, really chilled out, then builds over time into a really inspiring piece of music. This songs is really anthemic and shows off the Christian side of Underoath. Still not anything coming to a church near you, but hey who knows.

Desolate Earth: The End Is Here: Certainly has an electro feel, reminds me a little bit of a catchier version of Salmarnir, nope never mind. This is an experimental Underoath song. Sounds more like Aphex Twin playing with an orchestra, that is until it picks up with an almost coldplay sounding outro (that is if coldplay ever screamed in their songs).