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Twilight

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Future of Forestry, formerly called Something Like Silas, has produced an incredible album. With lush soundscapes that go from quiet and serene to powerful and driving. This cd is a must have for anyone who loves bands that stretch boundaries. There are three songs on this album from their self-titled EP they released last year that start off the album then the next nine songs are brand new, and they are incredible. Its hard to talk about any one specific song since they are all so good. In general all of their songs are ambient and atmospheric making listening to this album an experience. The guitar work is incredible and driving, there is a mix of some piano that is appropriately mixed in, and the rymthm section is tight. The drummer lays down some great grooves. He makes me think of Darren King the drummer from MuteMath with the way he plays because many of his grooves may be slightly out of sync or he will add in some odd fills in places, but they work. All in all this is a great cd. I know this is short but I just got this today and I am still digesting it. However, I had to tell people how good it is. If you haven't heard them go to their Myspace page or their website and check them out. You won't regret it.

I love the Future of Forestry Twilight CD. The song "All I Want" is a standout track and I listen to it all the time. The lyrics "I will go where mercy meets the shame, I will go where strength will find the small and meek" are so worshipful and also reflective and challenging. Former Something Like Silas lead singer Eric Owyoung really brings out some amazing emotional rock (emo) themes like loneliness, divorce and coming out of darkness with songs like "Open Wide" and "Speak to me Gently". This is definitely a top 10 of 2007 release in my opinion and the CD gets better with each listen which is just awesome!

In short this is one of the few creative masterpieces of music to come out this year. Future of Forestry's music is ethereal, ambient and filled with passion. This (to warn others) is music made by Christians so beware! :o), but really could appeal to anyone open-minded as the lyrics are very picturesque and descriptive, rather than just saying "Jesus rocks" or something.

The 2nd song, "All I Want" gives a good feel for the passion and intensity of their music. It's a passionate cry to God of desire and dependency. This is the one of the standout tracks of the album. That passion continues in the song "Sunrising" which says, "You bend, You kiss me, You pull me, I can feel You running to me, running through me" then later cries of falling "into eternal visions of our love." The song drips with this desire of seeking God.

"Sanctitus" is probably one of the coolest songs here as well, which is mostly instrumental with soaring, falsetto vocal by lead singer Eric Owyoung. "Gazing" is another near the end of the CD which talks of being a child "gazing into wondrous grace." Powerful and unique lyrics spread throughout the album.

They also go quieter on ballads such as "Speak to Me Gently" which is an acoustic guitar-based simple song about God speaking His gentle words to us. Others such as "Twilight" and "Stay Beside Me" also bring more of an intimate sound to the album with lyrics that are deep instead of the normal shallow stuff for the Sunday/God Krew CCM crowd.

The style is Indie Rock with a mixture of lots of delayed guitars, with some U2 influence for sure, with ambient sounds and soaring vocals. The songs rise and fall with sometimes quieter verses to soaring choruses. If you want something new and fresh then get this CD today!

I stumbled across this band after it was recommended in another review and I couldn't be happier. There are very few bands that I come across that are this impressive and I listen to lots of different music. It's some of the best stuff I've heard in a while. Granted this is the most religious-oriented stuff I've heard but I give them props for singing about what they believe in and who cares when the music is this good? The ambient sounds are what does it for me and almost all of the songs on here are completely captivating. Relaxing, yet uplifting, these guys are by far the most talented and underrated group I've heard in years. I look forward to more.

I'm pretty anal about CD's--I only keep those in which I like more than half the songs and burn the good stuff off of others. I have kept 89 total Cd's out of hundreds. Future of Forestry has come out with a powerful CD that definitely has U2 influences, yet a sound all their own and has 10 solid songs and is one of the 10 best Cd's I've heard. I understand music tatses are all subjective, but I'd have a hard time believing that anyone who likes intelligent and catchy rock/pop would not like this Cd. From upbeat songs like "All I Want" to the beautiful"If You Find Her", along with the semi-melancholy and powerful "Speak to me Gently" and "Twilight"---this Cd is one of the best Cd's to come out in a while. Well worth the money. No fluff or crap here. As others have mentioned, the Something Like Silas CD, the band's former moniker, is definitely worth checking out. Let's pray we here more from these guys.

I totally concur with the previous reviewer. FOF writes and plays songs that are powerfully poignant. The lyrics will resonate with your heart and soul, and the music is beautifully textured and powerful. I thought they were stellar as Something For Silas (Divine Invitation), but they're even better as Future of Forestry. If you profess a Christian-centered spirituality, you will find yourself yearning for the heart of God as you listen, especially to "You and I" (track 8).

This is a great CD at a great Value. They have such a powerful sound that it is easy to enjoy the music, religion aside. I am looking forward to more music from this band. Highly recomended.

Formerly known as Something Like Silas, Future of Forestry has crafted an excellent album. Lead singer Eric Owyoung classical orchestration and conducting in college, and this is evident in the songs. Some of the standout tracks include "Open Wide", "All I Want", and "Sunrising". U2 and Coldplay influences are noticeable, but the band has its own sound. They spent a lot of time adding very cool sound effects to the songs to create multi-layered soundscapes, and the results are definitely ear-pleasing. Owyoung's excellent voice sounds a bit like that of Martin Smith of Delirious on some of the slower tracks. On "If You Find Her", he shows ability to hit the high notes as well. As an aside, the 2004 album "Divine Invitation" the band made under their former name is also worth checking out. The band's new name was taken from a C.S. Lewis poem.

I got this for a gift for my brother. He says this is instantly his favorite band. Each song is truly amazing. I have listened to this, and i agree it sounds good, but i think there is better, such as deas vail, but it sounds good, but you may need to play it 4 or 5 times before you will like it. I'm pretty sure it will grow on you.

A wonderful release from FOF containing experimental music, some more typical worship songs, excellent solos, and solid lyrics. The album has a lot of replay value, I have been listening to it pretty consistently for many months now. This is evidence that bands that have Christian members can put as much work into their music as they can in there lyrics. A band that is passionate about Jesus and making good music.