Spoken exists since 1996 and made four albums. The first three came out through Metro One Music. However, of their previous material I only heard the song Think For Yourself, from their 1997 album On Your Feet. That song was similar to Rage Against The Machine. In comparison A Moment Of Imperfect Clarity sounds like a grown-up band with a different musical approach. Garth Richardson signed for the production of the album. The result is solid. Spoken has a melodic approach to their heavy rock music. There is clean singing as well as raw shouting, but all with a sense for melody. On the cover of the promo CD it is mentioned that this band is recommended if you like Linkin Park. It's not hard to guess why. But Spoken is not the same. Contrary to that one song from 1997, I don't hear any rap stuff from them now. A Moment Of Imperfect Clarity is a record with some beautiful songs.
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Decapolis February 2004Reviewed by Justin BrinkerSpoken has been around for quite some time. Since the release of their debut album, 'On Your Feet' in 1997, the boys from Spoken have released a total of four albums, and also a greatest hits record. The latest release from the band is 'A Moment Of Imperfect Clarity'. The best thing I can say about this album is the fact that Spoken has dropped the rap-rock schtick and has opted for a more…The Phantom Tollbooth 2004Reviewed by Josh MarihughSeveral years ago, in the wake of the success of Rage Against the Machine, Christian labels were scrambling to find rapcore bands to capitalize on the trend. Enter Spoken, whose first two albums showcased lead vocalist Matt Baird's ferocious rhythm skills. After the success of ...what remains, however, the band decided to take a more melodic tack. The latest album from the Arkansas-based group…The Phantom Tollbooth 2003Reviewed by Len NashSpoken, a band known to have a powerful driving force on all their releases, introduces A Moment of Imperfect Clarity which isn't quite like their previous works, which were rapcore induced. Instead, A Moment of Imperfect Clarity is a brilliant mix of melodic hardcore and hybrid hard rock, combining Chevelle, 12 Stones, Finch, and The Used. Although a lot of their die-hard fans may not like this,…Similar sounding releases
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