underoath they're only chasing safety full album download – They’re Only Chasing Safety. Listening to They’re Only Chasing Safety by Christian band Underoath is like reading my teenage self’s favorite Clive Cussler novel. It will always be a classic of my middle/high school days, but upon checking it out almost a decade later, I can’t believe how many issues it has that I didn’t pick up when I was younger. Underoath was (and is, if the rumors of their demise are, indeed, greatly exaggerated) a classic of the early 2000s metalcore movement, whereby melodic death metal riffs (often influenced by At the Gates et al.) are fused with 90s hardcore punk attitude and song structures (such as breakdowns) – something that critics occasionally call a part of the “new wave of American heavy metal.” 1 They’re Only Chasing Safety is the band’s fourth overall full-length and their first recording with harsh vocalist Stephen Chamberlain after left for various personal and artistic reasons. 2 Underoath’s first two albums – Act of Depression and Cries of the Past – utilized black metal influences to espouse Christian themes; 3 their third album featured the standard metalcore tropes that would inform the rest of the band’s career. They’re Only Chasing Safety made use of electronic effects that complemented the harsh guitars in the way Chamberlain’s screaming effectively juxtaposed drummer ’s clean singing, as seen on opening track “Young and Inspiring.” The merits of 2000s metalcore are not worth discussing: it’s a love-it-or-hate-it kind of genre, although its appeal is mostly limited to those who grew up with these kinds of bands. If you’ve ever heard 2000s metalcore before, then you know exactly what to expect here. Underoath arguably does this better than any other band of the time – tracks such as “Down, Set, Go” and “It’s Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door” have sweeping clean sections that are outright beautiful, and “I Don’t Feel Very Receptive today” has a frenetic bridge that gets vaguely mathcore (and is a good song about fighting depression). Chamberlain’s voice is, again, hit-or-miss: it’s either a furious example of tortured-soul singing, or a tinny nightmare. Oh, and lots of “me” pronounced as “meh.” No, the issue with They’re Only Chasing Safety is the subject matter, and I am vaguely appalled upon listening to this as an adult. Underoath is, first and foremost, a Christian band. And that’s okay! One of Underoath’s strengths is that they don’t beat their listeners over their head with their beliefs. In fact, if I hadn’t been told otherwise when I was younger, I would have never known the difference. 4 It’s a sharp contrast to the god-awful Christian rock over the radio in my southern hometown, which was full of the exact same asinine “God is good / Rejoice in Him” blather that every other band was making. 5 In the perspective of utilizing non-traditional Christian music to further Christian themes, Underoath did well, especially in their late career by making relatable and positive statements to which one could relate regardless of faith. But with They’re Only Chasing Safety , the band hadn’t yet hit that mark. The album contains several tracks of extremely problematic subject matter. “I will now bring new meaning to the word alone” is one of the most powerful lyrics in extreme music. It gives me chills every time. The line is from the track “It’s Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door,” 6 a weird song that could be about former vocalist Dallas Taylor’s girlfriend dying in a car accident; a man who dreams that he and his girlfriend will get in a car accident, he says goodbye to her the next day, and then she dies in an accident on the way to her destination; or a dream one of the band members had about not being able to love their spouse as much as Christ loved the church so he decides to cause their deaths via car accident to bring them to heaven together. The last interpretation seems to be the one favored by the band. 7. Then there’s “A Boy Brushed Red Living in Black and White,” which describes the painful dissolution of a relationship after the couple decided to have premarital sex. It’s an extremely hackneyed example of the demonization of sex in contemporary Christian culture, where the couple’s sexual encounter is immediately regretted and the break-up leads the song’s protagonist into casual sex – implied as dangerous – and wrist-cutting. What? That’s a horrible, inexcusable message to share with young teenagers who are curious and nervous about their budding sexuality. 8. “Some Will Seek Forgiveness, Others Escape” is a coming-home-to-Jesus track. That, in itself, is not a bad message, but Underoath utilizes themes of unfaithful, ungraceful, and unloving in order to demonstrate how one can always return to the church. It’s a concept straight out of the New Testament itself from Jesus’s parable of the prodigal son , but it doesn’t seem quite right to be said by one much less divine. The use of the word “escape” in the song title is a little condescending, as it implies those who do not wish to step into the light of the church are attempting to escape their problems or some other way. Perhaps that isn’t what Underoath insinuated in writing this track, but as an outside observer, it’s feels lofty. “Reinventing Your Exit” is about someone “crossing the line” and putting the protagonist “up against the wall,” whereby all one’s grace has run out toward that person. Within the context of Christianity, it seems contrary to the universal love and acceptance that the religion espouses. The message of “I’m angry at you but I still love you” that is a foundation of Christianity isn’t present, just the “I’m angry” part – as by the lyric “Right now we’re just looking for the exit / This is the way I should have done things.” “Reinventing Your Exit” could have been a great song about sacrifice and unyielding love even when someone’s a total dick, but it lacks on the forgiveness aspect, resulting in a rather confusing message. Underoath’s later albums , Lost in the Sound of Separation , and Disambiguation demonstrated the band’s maturity of instrumentation, self-awareness, and belief. They’re Only Chasing Safety will have a special place in my music library since it was such a big part of the metalcore/punk scene that inspired my passion toward extreme music – just like my copy of Vixen 03 by Cussler – but there are serious issues that make modern listens guarded and hesitant to recommend. [The deluxe edition of They’re Only Chasing Safety features new album artwork by Jacob Bannon of Converge and the Deathwish Inc. record label – it’s the green one on the right at the top of the page – in addition to four bonus tracks. The first was first featured on a compilation album called Music on the Brain, Vol. 1 , and later released as a vinyl single and as a bonus track on Japanese pressings of They’re Only Chasing Safety . The other three tracks are demos from Underoath’s sessions with Atlanta producer Matt Goldman. The production is sludgier and dirtier, without the crisp sheen of They’re Only Chasing Safety . They’re better than the published results.]

1. Young and Aspiring – (3:04) – ★★★★★ 2. A Boy Brushed Red Living in Black and White – (4:27) – ★★☆☆☆ 9 3. The Impact of Reason – (3:23) – ★★☆☆☆ 4. Reinventing Your Exit – (4:22) – ★★☆☆☆ 5. The Blue Note – (0:51) – ★★★★☆ 6. It’s Dangerous Business Going Out Your Front Door – (3:58) – ★★★★☆ 7. Down, Set, Go – (3:44) – ★★★☆☆ 8. I Don’t Feel Very Receptive Today – (3:42) – ★★★★☆ 9. I’m Content with Losing – (3:55) – ★★★☆☆ 10. Some Will Seek Forgiveness, Others Escape – (4:17) – ★★☆☆☆ 11. I’ve Got 10 Friends and a Crowbar that Says You Ain’t Gonna Do Jack [Deluxe Edition Bonus Track] – (5:00) – ★★★★☆ 12. The 80’s Song [Deluxe Edition Bonus Track] 10 – (3:59) – ★★★★☆ 13. You’re So Intricate [Deluxe Edition Bonus Track] 11 – (3:54) – ★★★★☆ 14. Smic Tague [Deluxe Edition Bonus Track] 12 – (3:29) – ★★★☆☆ Underoath ​– They're Only Chasing Safety. A fantastic album of Underoath. Highly recommended. Pretty moderate mastering for 2004. Not that bad. From my own 2004 press. foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1 log date: 2020-09-20 17:41:43. DR Peak RMS Duration Track ------DR10 -0.22 dB -10.80 dB 3:04 01-Young And Aspiring DR10 -0.10 dB -11.25 dB 4:28 02-A Boy Brushed Red Living In Black And White DR10 -0.31 dB -11.15 dB 3:23 03-The Impact Of Reason DR10 -0.26 dB -11.59 dB 4:21 04-Reinventing Your Exit DR11 -6.17 dB -19.39 dB 0:53 05-The Blue Note DR10 -0.19 dB -11.41 dB 3:59 06-It's Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door DR10 -0.10 dB -11.54 dB 3:44 07-Down, Set, Go DR10 -0.11 dB -12.09 dB 3:42 08-I Don't Feel Very Receptive Today DR10 -0.25 dB -11.45 dB 3:55 09-I'm Content With Losing DR11 -0.25 dB - 15.50 dB 4:19 10-Some Will Seek Forgiveness, Others Escape DR10 -0.32 dB -13.15 dB 5:07 11-I Got Ten Friends And A Crowbar That Says You Ain't Gonna Do Jack ------Number of tracks: 11 Official DR value: DR10 Ripped by: splintered8080. Underoath they're only chasing safety full album download. Underoath They're Only Chasing Safety. Artist Info: Discography Album length: 10 tracks Street Date: June 15, 2004. In 2002, Underoath released The Changing of Times . Not only was this record a huge success but it also foreshadowed the changes to come in the band. Before recording the follow-up, not only did they lose two key members but they also lost their lead vocalist. But after a short hiatus, they have emerged with their strongest effort to date, They're Only Chasing Safety . They're Only Chasing Safety kicks off with "Young and Aspiring," which sets the concept that this will not be another cliche hard rock album. In similar styling as the first track, the second, "A Boy Brushed Red Living in Black and White," tells the tale of a boy coping with the aftermath of having pre-marital sex knowing what he has done is wrong. Although most of the record is different from their debut, "The Impact of Reason" and "I Don't Feel Very Receptive Today" would have fit nicely on their last record. They're Only Chasing Safety has nothing to do with making a safe follow-up record, because this record is more than just progressive songwriting. Instead, it leans more toward experimentation with tracks like the poppy, radio-friendly "Reinventing Your Exit," and the well-structured "It's Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door" which uses a children's choir during the bridge and electronic percussion. But the standout track of the record is "Some Will Seek Forgiveness, While Others Escape," featuring guest vocals from Aaron Marsh of Copeland. The song deals with forgiveness and loving one another -- even nonbelievers -- with lyrics like, " Hey ungraceful I will teach you to forgive one another. Hey unfaithful I will teach you to be stronger, to be stronger. Hey unloving I will love you ." Overall, They're Only Chasing Safety is Underoath's finest effort to date. Mixing hardcore elements with explosive vocals and passionate lyrics, this album deserves all the hype it has received. This could possibly be the best hard rock record to come out this year, and deserves a listen from all hard rock fans. They're Only Chasing Safety [Special Edition] Scrobbling is when Last.fm tracks the music you listen to and automatically adds it to your music profile. Recent Listening Trend. 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External Links. Don't want to see ads? Upgrade Now. Shoutbox. Javascript is required to view shouts on this page. Go directly to shout page. Underoath – They’re Only Chasing Safety. When does a band’s “evolution” in its sound become so far removed from what went before that the band really ought to change its name? How many original band members need to remain for the branding to continue? And do these questions matter anyway when we’re supposed to be just judging the music? If the answer to the last question is yes, then there’s cause a-plenty to deem Underoath 2004 a completely different band to their previous incarnations. Five years ago they were releasing black metal albums, full of double bass drums, heavier-than-thou guitars, larynx-scraping vocals and six minute songs. Two years ago, with The Changing Of Times they turned metal-core, retaining much of the heavy metal assault but mixing it with a more punky, dare I say, vibe. Since then they’ve replace three members, culminating in the messy departure of vocalist Dallas Taylor mid-tour last year. And presumably that wasn’t just because he had a silly name… And now? Well, now we have They’re Only Chasing Safety and Underoath have gone completely emo, right down to the use of James Wisner ( Dashboard Confessional , Further Seems Forever) as producer. Frankly it’s a crying shame, although crying is presumably something your average emo-kid would sagely approve of. Even if you ignore the fact that Underoath have undergone the musical equivalent of a sex change, this album does little to raise the heartbeat or send frissons down the spine. In fact, Underoath seem to be stuck between a (punk) rock and a hard (music) place, unable to decide what sort of band they really want to be. The only vestige of heaviosity is in ’s madcap screams, which wouldn’t be out of place on a Cradle Of Filth album. However, these sit at odds with the music – emo by numbers, basically, with its hostile but not particularly memorable guitar lines, and rhythms that skip around without ever settling into a cohesive groove. Ironically, if Chamberlain had done more singing (and there is some) but the guitar riffs had been “chunk-ified”, then they might have ended up with something a whole lot more appealing, just like their label-mates . From time to time, tracks do show promising signs, as in the more sing-y Boy Brushed Red Living In Black And White and Reinventing Your Exit. However, they then go and slightly spoil things with some incongruous electronic effects, which also rear their ugly head in It’s A Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door. The press blurb implies that the band see these seemingly random blasts of ’80s keyboard as something that differentiates them but if they really want to incorporate electronica into hardcore, they should go back and listen to Refused ‘s seminal The Shape Of Punk To Come to hear how it ought to be done. This all sounds rather harsh but in mitigation, They’re Only Chasing Safety is not a bad album, just a shoulder shrug-inducing one. It seems to have gone down pretty well among hardcore fans in the US, where it was released a fortnight earlier to the UK, but alas, Underoath left this reviewer under-whelmed.