Artist: The Acclaim
Album: The Time Is Now - EP
Year: 2009
Label: AM Music
Website: http://www.theacclaimmusic.com/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/theacclaimband
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theacclaim
Twitter: @TheAcclaim
Buy: iTunes - Amazon
Sounds Like: Wilco, MuteMath, U2, Muse, My Morning Jacket, The Boxer Rebellion, Starfield, Edward Mote, Farewell Flight, Third Day, Angels & Airwaves
Rating: 4/5 ♥♥♥

“The Acclaim’s mission is to advance a movement of worship that embodies the cry of a generation whose lives have been set aside for the Kingdom of God among a depraved culture”. Formed by Michael Rabb (lead vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar), Luther Lessor (lead guitars), Drew Konzelman (electric guitar, mandolin, vocals), Andrew Hartung (strings, Theremin, fiddle), Aaron McMullen (drums, vocals) Derek Konzelman (bass, vocals) and David Konzelman (keyboards, vocals) are prepared for the release of their debut entitled “The Time Is Now – EP”. Michael Rabb wrote all the songs on the EP and this detail makes it even more interesting is the fact of listen them.

With features from MuteMath and Farewell Flight, the sweeping “Give It All” adds some synths on the road, giving all our lives to God. “Not Satisfied” reminds me to Angels & Airwaves, by those deep atmospheres where we can hear the desperate cry of the Church asking the Father for a new awakening: “We’re tired of standing here / We’re tired of holding on / We’re tired of holding still / Tired of singing empty songs”. This song also has a high national radio host. The acoustic guitars give way to “Anthem” with safe lyrics and guitar delays that resemble a young Third Day. Quickly, “Solid Rock” (originally by Edward Mote) shakes us with its creative and flexible chord progression. The impulsive “Urgency” arrays itself with passionate piano and melodies alerting the great need for God in our world today. Then, the track energy increases with the violins and drums to proclaim: “How long must we wait for you?”.

“The Time Is Now” is a positive first step to a successful career. While the songs lack the potential to compete with big bands like U2 or Starfield, this time The Acclaim has to mature over time. However, these 5 songs are a must in your music library; you may be able to surprise with the details in them.

“La misión de The Acclaim es avanzar en un movimiento de adoración que encarne el clamor de una generación cuyas vidas han sido apartadas para el Reino de Dios entre un cultura depravada”. Conformado por Michael Rabb (vocalista, guitarra acústica, guitarra eléctrica), Luther Lessor (primer guitarra), Drew Konzelman (guitarra eléctrica, mandolina, voces), Andrew Hartung (strings, theremín, víolin), Aaron McMullen (batería, voces), Derek Konzelman (bajo, voces) y David Konzelman (teclados, voces) está preparados para el lanzamiento de su debut titulado “The Time Is Now – EP”. Michael Rabb escribió todas las canciones del EP y este detalle hace que sea aún más interesante el hecho de escucharlos.

Con rasgos de Farewell Flight y MuteMath, la arrasadora “Give It All” agrega algunos sintetizadores en el camino, entregándole todas nuestras vidas a Dios. “Not Satisfied” me hace recordar a Angels & Airwaves, por aquellas profundas atmósferas en dónde podemos oír el grito desesperado de la Iglesia al pedirle al Padre un nuevo despertar: “We’re tired of standing here / We’re tired of holding on / We’re tired of holding still / Tired of singing empty songs”. Esta canción además logro una buena acogida en radios nacionales. Las guitarras acústicas abren paso a “Anthem”, con letras seguras y delays de guitarras que se asemejan a una joven Third Day. Rápidamente, “Solid Rock” (original de Edward Mote) nos sacude con su creativa y ágil progresión de acordes. La impulsadora “Urgency” se atavía de pianos y apasionadas melodías que alertan la gran necesidad de Dios en nuestro mundo de hoy. Luego el track se incrementa de energía con los violines y tambores que proclaman: “How long we must wait for you?”.

“The Time Is Now” es un positivo primer paso para una fructífera carrera. Si bien las canciones carecen del potencial para competir con grandes bandas como Starfield o U2, esta vez The Acclaim tiene que madurar con el tiempo. Sin embargo, estas 5 canciones no pueden faltar en tu biblioteca musical; tal vez puedas sorprenderte con los detalles que hay en ellas.