I am convinced by this point, even on their second album, that Sent By Ravens has their style figured out. They won't seem to budge from it, not even the tiniest bit!
I will admit, they have gotten better! Their style is still the same but it is at a higher maturity level!
Mean What You Say picks up where Our Graceful Words left off, but the songs are catchier and more agreeable. The sound is a little thicker and the lyrics are more assertive. The track list flows better too! They've had that radio-friendly touch since the beginning but here it shines. A few tracks to check out are: Prudence, Listen, Learn from the Night, and We're All Liars.
Mean What You Say, starts with a deep breath from vocalist, Zach Riner, before yelling his first words into the studio mic. It's an album of ideas and brutal honesty about them. Sent By Ravens are deliberate writers. They are all about conveying concepts within their music. Everything from their album titles(and artwork), song lyrics, to even their band name has a significant message behind it. I will leave it to you to do your own research on the last one. You'll be glad you did!
Give it a listen. Make your own call (Tooth and Nail Records).
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