It's the attitude and crunching guitars that typically define the genre of rock'n'roll. In the case of Arkansas The Wedding, these elements plus punk infectiousness, emotion refrains and hardcore intensity combine to creat... more »e the band's distinct sound. Offering this sound for the better part of the last half-decade, it's also what has found a connection in their self-titled debut album.« less
It's the attitude and crunching guitars that typically define the genre of rock'n'roll. In the case of Arkansas The Wedding, these elements plus punk infectiousness, emotion refrains and hardcore intensity combine to create the band's distinct sound. Offering this sound for the better part of the last half-decade, it's also what has found a connection in their self-titled debut album.
"Maybe you've heard this group already and don't know it! These young men growing up in the Ozarks started a band called "Easier Said." When they were signed to a record label they became "The Wedding." Do not think this group name implies timid tunes, on the contrary, their heavy beats and electric guitar riffs are spectacular. This album shows the versitility of these talented men as each song has its own unique flavor. No matter who you are, young/old, male/female, rocker/popper/rapper/folker...you will find a favorite song on this album. I am impressed that several of the songs written and performed by these young men, were actually written when they were still yet teenagers! This is an up-and-coming group! DON'T MISS OUT!!!"
Signs of Talent
Rachel Carmichael | East Coast, Canada | 06/01/2005
(3 out of 5 stars)
"I get a kick out of the names bands come up with these days. A group of young guys calling themselves 'The Wedding'? Cute:) I read somewhere that they got it out of the book of Revelation.
One review I read said that they are 'punk, indie, emo, modern rock and hardcore'. yeah, they have a lot of different influences. but i noticed on a few songs that the lead singer's voice sounded ex-actly like RK's Matt Thiessen. (Not all the time, though!) in my opinion, they lean more towards punk rock. It probably helps that Relient K helped them out with production. Matt T. even sang on track 10.
My favorite tracks are # 2, 3, 6, 10(just cos of Matt!) and my overall fav is #11. I have it timed perfectly. When I drive by the Sears building in town, I turn #11 on, and it finishes the moment I pull into my driveway, so I get out with a satisfied feeling.
This isn't one of my favorite CD's... but I think these guys have a heck of a lot of talent, and they're sooo young. They will get a lot better with their next few CD's. It's cool to watch a band grow, and I'm sticking with The Wedding, because they are going to grow immensely. And I think they could end up being a hit like RK, even in the mainstream like Switchfoot did."
Amazon messed up the track listing...
Rachel Carmichael | 04/17/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is an amazing CD... but you can read the other reviews to find that out...
Here is an accurate track listing (amazon messed it up and I am copying this off of the actual CD):
1) Morning Air
2) Move This City
3) This Time I'm Leaving
4) Wake The Regiment
5) One Eye Open
6) Price For Love
7) Death By Xanga
8) 479HxC (Through The Night)
9) Joyride
10) But A Breath
11) Water Under The Bridge
12) Song For The Broken"
This Cd rocks!!!
Master Yoda | Galaxy far, far away | 10/02/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This cd is soo, soo good, the Wedding rocks! I saw them in concert and they are great in concert too. These guys are just a bunch of good Christians trying to spread the word one song at a time. I would definetly get this one, there are so many good songs that talk about Jesus, it's just too sweet!"
THE MOST AMAZING ALBUM EVER
BamBam | arkansas | 09/09/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I am a personal friend and HUGE fan of this band, they are the nicest four guys, and the writers and performers of the greatest "479 hXc" . I live in arkansas, and this is THE best live show around. These guys are great, if you haven't picked this album yet, GET IT NOW!"