The rocking "Public Enemy" and "Set It Free" are both welcome additions to the record, and help keep the energy up at a high level. Thankfully, the rest of the album continues just as it began.
With that in mind, it is still a decent track worth a listen but it's just not as potent as what it could have been, if given a bit more thought. The former has a chill, 'Imagine Dragons-esque' vibe to it, and, fortunately, it works to the song's advantage and ends up being a highlight with its heartfelt lyrics, " I will hold you down when you fly too high / I will pull you up when you drop too low / I will hold the pieces of you / That you have outgrown." Unfortunately, the romantic "So Close" ends up being a stumbling block to the flow, as the borderline cheesy lyricism and musical styling clashes with the rest of the stronger offerings. The next two songs, "Outgrown" and "So Close," showcase the softer side of the band's material and slow down the pace for a bit. The title track shakes things up nicely, with its more arena-like musical approach, and sets the premise for the album from a lyrical standpoint. "Weight Of The World" is another fast-paced rock track, which focuses on the burdens people can feel and face due to life's circumstances. Opening up the record is the fierce "Desperate Measures," an in-your-face rocker that has the band crying out to God for help in distress: " Oh Lordy / Save my soul, save my soul, please save my soul / Everybody's got their sights on me / Suffocating on my chains and tethers / These desperate times / Call for desperate measures." The head-banger "Motivation" follows this up, and is easily one of the strongest numbers on the record, boasting a memorable chorus with a great hook.
While maintaining their own definitive sound, there are similarities to groups such as Disciple, Skillet, and even Imagine Dragons, which work quite well when meshed together.
Produced by Memphis May Fire's Kellen McGregor, Tension is a tight and cohesive 10-track rock endeavor, featuring some of the band's most solid work to date. Rockfest Records, the label created by Seventh Day Slumber frontman Joseph Rojas, has consistently been churning out quality rock music from their growing reservoir of artists (The Protest, Zahna, and Amongst The Giants to name a few) since its announcement, and the latest release from Random Hero is no exception. Movie Reviews (Main) > Movie Reviews (Main).Indie Reviews (Main) > Indie Reviews (Main).
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