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Fireflight has returned with the follow-up to their 2008 critical hit album, Unbreakable, with For Those Who Wait. Their continued maturity is evident in this collection of 10 tracks, ranging from slow, touching ballads, to driving rock anthems. Musically, the album doesn’t really deviate from the path that they took with Unbreakable, however, their is evidence of growth, which is essential for every band. Their lyrics also continue to be social relevant, as they speak directly to the youth and young adults who are growing in their faith.
The album opens with For Those Who Wait, the title track of the album. It also continues the trend that they set with their previous album of having an epic opening song. The strings in the beginning really help to build the anticipation in opening moments of the song and guide you into Dawn Michele’s sailing vocals. The message of this song is very straightforward; That God always has a reason for having us wait. The first single from the album, Desperate, is about not knowing what God has in store, but being “desperate” to be closer to him.
As I noted earlier, the album is musically quite similar to Unbreakable, most notably in the songs What I’ve Overcome and You Give Me That Feeling. Hidden in the middle of this album are two gems, Name and New Perspective. Name is an emotional ballad about the closeness of God and that he “knows your name”. Even when your life isn’t going like you thought it would, He is there for you. In stark contrast is the rock-infused New Perspective, a song about seeing life from a different viewpoint.
Following up an album like Unbreakable is no easy chore, however Fireflight has done an admirable job of it. I had hoped for a little more variety in this album, but for those who are die-hard Fireflight fans, you won’t be disappointed. Its definitely worth a listen.
6.5/10