Background
Thousand Foot Krutch (TFK) is a band that has captivated those who enjoy rock music with an edge. They have blended together rap, rock, punk, ballads, and perhaps even a little pop on their previous albums. Following Set it Off came the record Phenomenon, which featured the tremendously popular and catchy “Rawkfist,” that really put TFK on the radar of all serious rock enthusiasts. The Art of Breaking and The Flame in All of Us were the band’s next two albums. Much heavier than previous efforts, The Art of Breaking incorporated many head banging tracks including “Move” that transformed the sound and direction of the band. The Flame in All of Us was a step down for the band; too many of the songs tried to fit the common mold of modern rock and were made to be radio friendly instead of sticking to the band’s roots of untamed rock. After a substantial period between records, TFK released the much anticipated Welcome to the Masquerade.
Memorable Song
“E for Extinction” is a song that accentuates the separation that TFK has from the pack of mundane, mold-fitting rock bands. The verses offer smooth vocals and thought provoking lyrics and are followed by a very intense, raw transition into the chorus. Heavy guitars and deep screaming permeate from the majority of the track. TFK creates a near perfect blend of meaningful lyrics, beautiful verses, and unquenched emotion in a song that is not meant for the meek.
Least Favorite Song
Following “E for Extinction,” “Watching Over Me” is a transition for the album. It is the first relatively soft song on the album that follows four frantic songs. The problem with this is that it occurs very abruptly. The song is a great one and offers a different taste of the band’s musical diversity but the location of the track on the album is questionable.
In Closing
After an epic intro that continuously builds into the dramatic title track, Welcome to the Masquerade is simply TFK’s best album and is also one of the best rock albums in a long time. There are many solid bands out there that release a lot of solid albums, but all of them usually have at least one major flaw. Whether it is lyrical content, musical repetitiveness, vocal emotion, or something else, nearly all records are plagued by these musical diseases. TFK has created a masterpiece with this album. Diversity is evident; while sticking to their roots of heavy rock, TFK incorporated enjoyable, memorable aspects into every song that will appeal to fans of many genres. The production quality of the album is significantly improved from all of TFK’s previous albums which help to further solidify the album as truly great.
Finally, an almost subtle, but drastically noticeable and important facet of the album is the quality of the slow songs. They are never boring, they never slow the momentum of the album yet they offer contemplative moments that focus the listener on the meaning of the lyrics rather than simply listening to mind-numbing rock. With TFK, greatness can be expected and has been delivered.
Thousand Foot Krutch (TFK) is a band that has captivated those who enjoy rock music with an edge. They have blended together rap, rock, punk, ballads, and perhaps even a little pop on their previous albums. Following Set it Off came the record Phenomenon, which featured the tremendously popular and catchy “Rawkfist,” that really put TFK on the radar of all serious rock enthusiasts. The Art of Breaking and The Flame in All of Us were the band’s next two albums. Much heavier than previous efforts, The Art of Breaking incorporated many head banging tracks including “Move” that transformed the sound and direction of the band. The Flame in All of Us was a step down for the band; too many of the songs tried to fit the common mold of modern rock and were made to be radio friendly instead of sticking to the band’s roots of untamed rock. After a substantial period between records, TFK released the much anticipated Welcome to the Masquerade.
Memorable Song
“E for Extinction” is a song that accentuates the separation that TFK has from the pack of mundane, mold-fitting rock bands. The verses offer smooth vocals and thought provoking lyrics and are followed by a very intense, raw transition into the chorus. Heavy guitars and deep screaming permeate from the majority of the track. TFK creates a near perfect blend of meaningful lyrics, beautiful verses, and unquenched emotion in a song that is not meant for the meek.
Least Favorite Song
Following “E for Extinction,” “Watching Over Me” is a transition for the album. It is the first relatively soft song on the album that follows four frantic songs. The problem with this is that it occurs very abruptly. The song is a great one and offers a different taste of the band’s musical diversity but the location of the track on the album is questionable.
In Closing
After an epic intro that continuously builds into the dramatic title track, Welcome to the Masquerade is simply TFK’s best album and is also one of the best rock albums in a long time. There are many solid bands out there that release a lot of solid albums, but all of them usually have at least one major flaw. Whether it is lyrical content, musical repetitiveness, vocal emotion, or something else, nearly all records are plagued by these musical diseases. TFK has created a masterpiece with this album. Diversity is evident; while sticking to their roots of heavy rock, TFK incorporated enjoyable, memorable aspects into every song that will appeal to fans of many genres. The production quality of the album is significantly improved from all of TFK’s previous albums which help to further solidify the album as truly great.
Finally, an almost subtle, but drastically noticeable and important facet of the album is the quality of the slow songs. They are never boring, they never slow the momentum of the album yet they offer contemplative moments that focus the listener on the meaning of the lyrics rather than simply listening to mind-numbing rock. With TFK, greatness can be expected and has been delivered.
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