Seventh Day Slumber un-apologetically proclaims God in every song on the album. The opening track, and first single is titled “I know”. This emotional song seems to speak directly to the listener. Rojas talks about how it can be hard sometimes to see the true value of your life. He advises listeners to look at the gift Jesus gave, and not on your troubles to find meaning in your life. The second track “Candy” speaks about the indescribable feeling of having God’s grace in your life. The title comes from the comparison of the never-ending love of God to candy. The other songs on the album speak about the price Christ was willing to pay to set us free, the difficulties of living for Christ and how God will get us through those difficult times. The album also has a hidden track that contains an altar call like the one given at the end of every concert.

Musically Seventh Day Slumber is comparable to many other modern rock groups. Picking Up The Pieces is full of fast, powerful guitars and robust drums. SDS does add a more melodic touch for some songs that adds a great deal of depth and meaning to the overall feel of the album. The title track demonstrates what I mean by combining P&W with Rock genres. The tender and smooth verses cry out to God with awe, praise, gratitude and love all the while keeping the song moving with sharp, driving, and strong guitar riffs that show the bands modern rock style. The entire album is filled with impressive instrumentation, and inspiring lyrics. The vocals are bright and polished, yet still deliver that rock edge where needed.

The main focus of the Nashville, TN based band is to reach those that more traditional media might miss. The band members bring a diverse background to their music and use it to personally connect to their audience. Lead singer Joseph Rojas found Jesus in the back of an ambulance after a major drug overdose. Drummer Juan “Rhino” Alvarez was a repented street fighter and robber. Guitarist Jeremy Holderfield watched his father leave his family for a younger woman. Bassist Joshua Schwartz lived with his missionary parents in Malaysia for many years. The band dedicated itself to telling others about the hope they found in Jesus. SDS toured with Acquire the Fire, before joining the newly formed Crowne Music Group to produce this phenomenal album.

While the band has the blazing guitars and energetic beats of a modern rock group it still gives off that positive feeling you can only get from a worship band. Though the band talks about some disheartening issues they always show how Jesus is the answer to even the most difficult situations we find ourselves in. Seventh Day Slumber will certainly be around awhile as they have produced a superior album that is sure to draw fans in and never let go.