![]() ![]() Joseph Kanter, the state health officer for Louisiana, where overdose deaths fell 4% last year. Plus, the stigma that kept drug users from seeking help - and some doctors and police officers from helping them - is waning, said Dr. State officials cited various factors for the decline, like social media and health education campaigns to warn the public about the dangers of drug use expanded addiction treatment - including telehealth - and wider distribution of the overdose-reversing medication naloxone. It makes for an enjoyable spin.Some of these states had some of the highest overdose death rates during the epidemic, which Keyes said might be a sign that years of concentrated work to address the problem is paying off. While the disc doesn’t offer anything particularly adventurous or spectacular, the music is solid, Martinez’s voice is strong and the lyrics are good. The disc wraps up with the heartfelt praise in the acoustic “Sun Of My Soul.” The darker “Weatherboy” is filled with heavy riffs, accenting the message that while hurricanes, pollution and war may be looming, God’s in control. The ballad “Walking On The Waves” turns dreamy as it tells of peace amid a storm. The album opens with the upbeat praise of “Gravity,” featuring powerful guitars, a strong beat and Gabe Martinez belting out “I’ll fly away with you, unshackled and set free.” The band takes the tempo down a few notches to cry out for mercy in “Love Unfailing.” In “Home,” Martinez’s voice perfectly captures a sense of joyful longing for heaven. The band’s debut disc, “Uncommon Days,” reflects that diverse experience by offering melodic rock, alternative and energetic pop - all with a strong focus on God. On the Web: “Uncommon Days”Circleslide prepared for the big time by playing everywhere from churches to bars. The disc wraps up with “The Moment of Truth,” a touching love ballad that happens to be the song McNevan used when proposing to his wife.īasically, “Critically Ashamed” is pop-punk fun that packs a punch. Although the CD won’t be released until Tuesday, “Waste of Time” has already started climbing the Christian radio charts. “Waste Of Time” is a powerful, guitar-driven call for strength amid doubts and turmoil. “A Nice Piece of Art” explains how God can make a believer feel special. The songs that examine faith most closely fall toward the end of the disc. Things pick up again with “The Video Store,” a fun, rocking look at infatuation - and probably the only song from a Christian band containing the word “nookie.” The tempo backs off several notches for the ballad “Tonight,” which deals with yearning and loss. ![]() McNevan snipes at “bands re-united just to get a reaction” and “MTV tradin’ music for acting, Avril Lavigne on the cover of Maxim.” Then, blazing guitars back an assault on ego-tripping artists in “The Next Big Thing.” And “America’s Next Freak” rejects musical trends in favor of artistic integrity. “Flop Culture” is a snarky, yet fun, critique of the lameness of today’s music scene. Cutting and witty lyrics, backed by assertive guitar work, rip into pop culture, dabble with infatuation and explore doubt. While it doesn’t quite reach the heights of the debut disc, the sophomore album is packed with songs that are absolutely infectious. ![]()
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