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by Jesse Cole
Tis the season of the re-release. Tooth & Nail just put out the Deluxe Edition of "The Art of Breaking," the definitive Thousand Foot Krutch album of 2005.
The Canadian hard-rockers had already made their presence felt on the airwaves, in the marketplace, and even all over the sports arenas with their adrenaline-dripping “Rawkfist.” But 2005 felt like their year to let it all hang out for the world to see and hear, according to frontman and writer Trevor McNevan, and “The Art of Breaking” did exactly that, with its straight-ahead take-no-prisoners rock. Forget the rapcore and nu-metal sounds that flavored “Set it Off” and “Phenomenon.” “Breaking” is raw, aggressive and honest, sure to please rock-lovers across the board. Opener “Absolute” sets the tone for things to come: heavy guitar riffs and solid hooks bearing honest lyrics that examine the levels of falseness we accept all too easily. “The Art of Breaking” fearlessly looks at the ways we face down the challenges and tests of our lives; it is a message important enough to TFK to frame their questions and points in clear language, well-enunciated. The album’s vocals are always easily understood, giving a vital sense of message throughout, although the spiritual references are generally pretty veiled. Standout tracks include the powerful “Hurt,” moving flawlessly from thunderous rhythmic tensions to the surprising serenity of the keyboard chorus, the passionate title track, and the album’s real stunner, the closing ballad “Breathe You In,” tender and gutsy. It’s not difficult to understand why Tooth & Nail chose “The Art of Breaking” from Thousand Foot Krutch for a deluxe edition, the perfect gift for the metal rockers in your circle of friends and family.
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