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Tension

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It's a good thing.

I like screaming and stuff just as much as the next person, but the content of this album - I believe, BEGGED for something different. If you own Dizmas' last album you know what I'm talking about. I think this is one of the most lyrically honest and musically rockin' albums I've heard in a long time. I listen to it and I can hardly sit still... especially when being urged to "Dance". Which starts "today is perfect I feel like movin' around" and ends "one day we will be together standing near the sunshine..." this one just feels good.

Honestly, I had stopped listening to Christian bands. I just got tired of hearing the same things over and over again! Sound and content wise. I was at an interesting place in my life, realizing that following God doesn't mean that everything is going to be all honky dory... and sadly, that's often the picture that we are painted. Things caused me to sit back and examine my life and my faith. Which makes me think of the song "Play It Safe". Play It Safe outlines the difference between belief and faith. Many people have belief, but not faith. This song is a challenge to its listener to stop playing it safe in their beliefs and to take a real stance... which requires faith. This album speaks to me from a very real place. Discussing and bringing to surface the topic of suicide, heartbreak, the frustration and tragedy of improper Christian evangelism...

The tension of not knowing which way to go in life and having so many opinions given to you, yet wanting to will & do as the spirit leads.

Hope.

This album is about hope. Regardless of all the things that happen in this life - coming to a place where you realize that God is still right there with you... He's been there all along. In our desperation, He doesn't forsake us (even if He is the ONLY one who doesn't).

I haven't been able to take this cd out of my car. I'm actually listening to it right now (I bought it on itunes as well).

Anyway, I hope it speaks to you as much as it does me.

Be blessed,

-Crystal

Taking a more artistic approach this time around, Dizmas' Sophomore release, Tension is sure to be a winner, beckoning a wider fan base to embrace Dizmas' music ministry. Mellower than their debut release (sorry, no strategic screaming), Dizmas still offers the same raw emotion and intensity as On a Search in America, but in a more refined package.

The lead singer, Zach Zegan sings with passion and conviction, displaying a different set of vocal abilities previously withheld. The music is driven, each song is complemented with the next, and occasionally gives highlight to certain lyrical sections. The lyrics are practical, straightforward, challenging and thought provoking.

"Jealousy Hurts" lays the first stone, and establishes a firm foundation for the rest of the CD. "Shake it Off" oozes with charming melodies, sure to leave a smile. The strongest contender of the CD, "Play it Safe" is bound to be a favorite. "If You Love Someone" is slightly sappy, due to the chorus donning a popular phrase about love, yet the verses compensate and leave the desired heart aching effect. Not too bad for Dizmas' first stab at romance. "See Daylight" conjures up a battle cry to keep pressing on in the Lord. Dizmas then throws a light-hearted song into the mix with "Dance," and leaves the listener no choice but to get their groove on. "This is a Warning" boldly warns the world against apathy towards God. "The Voice is Ghostly" has a rather unique melodic spin, as the dissonance leaves an air of tension. "Nothing at All" and "Until You Rescue Me" sing about strained relationships, where compassion and the 'art of listening' are lacking. Things turn somber with "October" as it tells a tale of suicide, yet spares the details. The album then closes with a personal song entitled, "Sun" offering heart felt questions to God, trying to find the balance between faith and works.

All and all Tension rocks the casbah! Older Dizmas fans may miss the screaming, but will definitely enjoy the raw emotion and intensity still present, as newer faces join the fan base and embraces the artistic, power packed message Dizmas presents through their music.

on search in america was so much better. this album was a real dissapointment for me. they're alot poppier now.

This is a great album. I had heard some of their first album and decided to try this one and it was a good choice.

Dizmas has been one of my favorite rock bands for years because they can create these crazy, off-the-wall songs that are so good and unique sounding but at the same time I am never lost or thrown off the tracks by something that I can't understand or nod my head to. The balance they have between creativity and familiarity is superb.

This album in particular is by far a favorite rock album for me. Their musical ability paired with honest, heartfelt and fun lyrics make this album engaging to any fan whether they want to think deep or dance hard.

If you have heard their last album the first thing that you will probably notice about this album (if you didn't notice it by reading all the other reviews) is the lack of screaming vocals compared to "On a Search in America", but even if you loved the screaming before you won't miss it now. Zach's vocals are plenty of fun to listen to and sing along with. His skill with using his voice and the band's ability to support him and accent his lyrics more than makes up for anything that you might miss about the last album's scream edge. The vocals remind me of all sorts of different musical styles brought together in this explosion of rock and spirit.

The instruments on their own in this album blow me away too. Heavy and fun guitar riffs along with pounding and unique sounding drums get my heart beating. In fact the bass even gets to throw down in songs like "Dance". All in all the band is better than ever in this album. They make me want to scream and shout and even dance, not many new rock bands make me want to do that. To be honest I actually decided that I can't listen to Dizmas in my car anymore because they make my car want to dance too and of course I can't have that.

A+ Dizmas

Once again Dizmas has amazed me, from the first time i heard their music I was hooked to their unique sound and moving message of the hope and truth in the word of God. If you own Dizmas's debut cd "On a Search in America" you definately wont be let down with their latest, "TENSION" is full of energetic rock songs that I know youll love. The passion Dizmas expresses on stage is very well protrayed in this cd, i definately suggest that you buy TENSION today!!