I didn’t intend to write a ton of music reviews on here, but I find myself falling in love with a set of EP’s.  Jon Foreman (lead singer of Switchfoot) has released 2 EP’s called “Fall” and “Winter.”  They are released together in a 2 disc format.  This is NOT typical Switchfoot!  They are slow, acoustic, and as Jon describes on his website “deeply personal.”  He is also quick to say that he has not left Switchfoot, but rather the band encouraged him to release these songs on his own as they weren’t quite right for the band but songs that needed to be heard.  He Has another set of EP’s “Spring” and “Summer” Releasing this summer.

He tackles subjects like doubt, death, belonging, and how we as Christians are very good at doing evil.  He even talks about standing before his creator in judgment.  It is one of those albums that I can’t take out of my CD player for fear I might miss something.  At first listen it sounds very depressing and dark but as you listen you can sense that hope and change is on the horizon and then it hits.

Musically it is very simple.  Acoustic Guitar and one other instrument.  Sax on this song Cello on that song.  He melds the 2 instruments so well that you don’t miss whats missing.  It sounds full and complete.

Do yourselves a favor and pick this CD up.  Even if you aren’t a fan of Switchfoot or Christian music in General you will love this CD.

 Later,

Billy