Seventh Day Slumber’s “Rescatame”: A Review
GENRE: ROCK
LABEL: BEC RECORDINGS
RELEASE DATE: MAY 27, 2008
RATING: 4 OUT OF 5
Nutshell Version:
With five albums, one re-release, and now a seventh LP under their belt, Seventh Day Slumber are no strangers to the Christian rock scene. The humble four-some are back with “Rescatame”, showcasing their Hispanic roots on an album completely done in Spanish. The album is sure to appeal to their fans and possibility newcomers, as it’s their first release that feels original.
Full Version:
With five albums, one re-release, and now a seventh LP under their belt, Seventh Day Slumber are no strangers to the Christian rock scene. Ironically enough, while managing to create a loyal fan base, their name remains relatively unknown. While their BEC debut “Once Upon a Shattered Life” carried some great pop melodies with singles such as “Caroline”, its overall sound had been done before. It wasn’t that their songs weren’t well crafted or catchy; rather bands such as Kutless and Seven Places had already explored the Christian market’s pop-rock sensibilities. This, if no other, was more than likely the strongest explanation for Seventh Day Slumber not picking up greater momentum. However, the humble four-some are back with “Rescatame”, finally separating themselves, at least on the surface level, by showcasing their Hispanic roots on an album completely done in Spanish.
It was surprising to hear the opener “Desperte” as it is relatively heavy, mixing crunching guitars, crashing cymbals, with a few electronica elements in the beginning, and a short yet sweet guitar solo near the end. Although up to “Rescatame” Seventh Day have released songs in nothing but English, the lyrics, written, sung, and recorded in Spanish, give the album a unique vibe and feel right at home. Following the alt-rock opener are songs which remind of previous releases, pop rock tracks, which if solely speaking in terms of genre belong beside brethren Kutless and Seven Places. However, the Spanish element is so unique and different in today’s market that stylistically “Rescatame” can stand on its own.
There remains some mystery to the album, as some tracks (if not more) appear on previous releases, this time re-recorded in Spanish. It was quite delightful to hear old fan favorites such as “Caroline” (Carolina) and “Break Me” now dubbed “Quisieron Quebrarme” done in their native language. Highlights include “Desperte”, the sing along “De Camino a Casa”, and former fan favorites “Carolina” and “Quisieron Quebrame”. While I am unsure whether more of tracks are borrowed from previous releases, “Rescatame” is a solid rock release; sure to not only please the group’s Hispanic fans, but appeal to all their fans alike, as it’s heavily original.
Track Listing
1. Desperte
2. Hombre Nuevo
3. Nadie Te Conoce Ya
4. De Camino a Casa
5. Rescatame
6. Carolina
7. Quisieron Quebrarme
8. Sabados
9. Quemando Puentes
10. Haces Mares Al Llover
