Never Going Back to Ok

The Afters | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 26, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0012908K0
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,215 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #55 in Music > Christian > Rock & Alternative

Editorial Reviews

The Afters prove that the "sophomore slump" is a myth. On their second record the Afters deliver an ingeniously crafted commercial record that will make people stand up and pay attention. From the uptempo infectious encouragement of the title track Secret Parade' to the raw contemplative honesty of 'One Moment Away', Never Going Back To OK delivers.12 tracks.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Seeking God's will for our lives will result in fruitful lives., January 13, 2009

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Daniel Spratlin (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Never Going Back to Ok (Audio CD)

After bursting onto the scene in 2005, The Afters' follow-up is a smart, layered success. Song topics include a desire to move forward in our relationship with God ("Never Going Back to OK"), finding Christ ("Falling Into Place"), and making the most of every day ("One Moment Away"). I'm likely one of the few people who doesn't like the hit song "Myspace Girl" -- it doesn't fit the album. But the rest is well worth checking out.

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All songs ROCK, February 26, 2008

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Lesley Daley "Lesley Daley" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Never Going Back to Ok (Audio CD)

I had the opportunity to hang out w/ The Afters band one week prior to the release of this album. I was honored to have a sneak peek and hear all the songs and hear the stories behind the songs. This band is listed as a Christian Rock Band, and I am not a Christian, so this is not what draws me to them. They are deeply feeling men who love their families and their children and their faith! Each song has a nice beat and a catchy chorus without being too pop 40 sounding. Myspace girl is a true story and that is the most tongue and cheek song on the album. Every song is good. These guys are going to go FAR with their clean, honest and wonderful heart that is felt on this album.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every song is flawlessly crafted, December 26, 2009

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sabaideeka - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Never Going Back to Ok (Audio CD)

The Afters' style isn't unique, but their execution of it is perfect. There's not a single song on this album that I don't enjoy. The faster songs are all catchy, the slower songs all beautiful. I can wholeheartedly recommend buying this album in full.

My favorite songs:
Tonight - catchy rhythm
Ocean Wide - very pleasing melody (though this is the sort of song I could see getting overplayed...)
Myspace Girl - cute and funny, and even better because it's based on a true story of their former bass player
We Are the Sound - this is the first song I heard by them, and it immediately intrigued me--I love the changing time signature

My only complaint would be that some of the slower songs' melodies sound similar, but I suppose that's a complaint that holds for a lot of the music played on the radio (and these songs are definitely radio-playable).

Overall, great album that you can listen to in its entirety without skipping any tracks! :)