Artist Info:Discography Album length: 10 tracks Street Date: February 26, 2002
User Review #1
It’s no secret that Underoath has a huge influence on the music industry -
Christian and mainstream. The band has set the bar for emocore music today. The Changing of Times makes
all of their recent success possible. This record blends many different genres of music together to make
something of its very own. It’s weaves new genre - pop hardcore.
Surprisingly, Underoath kicks off this The Changing of Times with an interesting instrument-
a synthesizer. Before releasing this record, Underoath added full-time keyboardist Chris Dudley to the
band, which was a nice added touch for some people who found Underoath’s sound a bit repetitive. The
keyboard and synthesizer aid in creating a nice style throughout the entire disc, which is refreshing at
times. What sets Underoath ahead of other similar acts is that they have their own way of blending pop
riffs with emocore vocals to create quite a breath of fresh air. Many people get sick of the hardcore
music scene today because they get tired of the face-ripping screams. The Changing of Times
definitely has its share of gritty screams, but dispels any thoughts of repetitive hardcore with catchy
guitar/synth riffs.
In the words of guitarist Tim McTague, “You will never get the same thing twice with Underoath.”
The Changing of Times is definitely a different style album than the previously released
The Act of Depression and Cries of the Past. Dallas Taylor has the same scream, but
drummer Aaron Gillespie does a lot of singing, which blends in with the screams, adding a certain
amount of emo to the record.
Underoath deals with many hot spiritual issues on The Changing of Times as well. At some
points, spiritual content is hard to uncover, but it is always there. Lyrics such as “from this day on,
I’ll write the song you hate, and pray the prayers that drive you away” are a little abstract, yet
when looked at closely, are words of rebellion to Satan. The vocals, which at first listen seem to be
nothing more than catchy lyrics, tell stories that can be dissected into sermons.
All in all, Underoath did a great job with their first full-length album. This record has paved the
way to their recent success with They're Only Chasing Safety. Although the style of the band
has softened since the first two releases, this record is musically brilliant. Driving guitar riffs and
heavy double bass drums sum up the new sound Underoath developed with The Changing of Times. If
you are at all a fan of hardcore music, do yourself a favor and purchase The Changing of Times.
- JfH Reader REVIEW:
Review date: 2/2/06, written by Nick Wallace for Jesusfreakhideout.com
Reader Review #2
Ever scince underOATH began I have been a fan of their music. With harcore/emo-core,
and every album different, you never know what will happen next with this band. The Changing of Times
is no exception, and the title says it all. Former vocalist Dallas Taylor paid his last tribute
to underOATH with this CD, and in 2003, he left the band. I'd have to say that he did one heck of a
finale with underOATH.
Good points are riddled throughout this record. From excellent vocals, drums, and guitars to
amazing keys and bass, the band displays a quality of musicianship seldom found in the genre. The only bad
point is that from their old records, The Act of Depression and Cries of the Past, they
showed no signs of maturity. And that's a good quality that almost every band should show with new
records.
Overall, I was very imprested with The Changing of Times. If you are a fan of any kind of
hardcore/emo-core/metal music, this record is a must-buy.
- JfH Reader REVIEW:
Review date: 11/7/05, written by Matt Neyman for Jesusfreakhideout.com
**NOTE: JfH staff have not reviewed this album.
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