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Nevertheless Announces Release of In the Making, Thier 2nd Album, In Stores September 16, 2008 |
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Written by Nate Worden
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Wednesday, 11 June 2008 |
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Chattanooga, Tenn.-based rock
quintet, Nevertheless, will release its second studio album, In the
Making., on September 16, 2008. The eleven-track project was produced
by Rob Hawkins (Fireflight, Jackson Waters), and was recorded in
Nashville, Tenn. between March and April of 2008. "Sleeping In" is the
first radio single from In the Making., currently at CHR radio.
While showing heart and expressing hope may not be new to
Nevertheless's lyrics, In The Making. is a different and more
accessible approach of expression. "I would say the biggest
difference, lyrically, is that we pulled even more from our own
experiences on In the Making...," shares lead singer, Joshua Pearson.
"On this record, every single song has at least a few lines that hit
very close to home. An example would be 'Sleeping In,' which was
written from a place of insecurity, which I believe to be one of my
ugliest opponents, from time to time." And by highlighting such
personal perspectives, In The Making. reeks of raw honesty and thus is
the best tool to express its message.
"We took our time to think about what we really wanted to say with our
next album," explains guitarist AJ Cheek. "We asked ourselves, 'What
can we do to really touch people's lives, and not only make them
think, but make ourselves think as well?'"
Ultimately, they found an answer by clothing In The Making. with
emotionally-laced lyrics and the predominant use of piano - an
instrument that played an important part of Nevertheless's sound
during its independent days. "We feel like it's a lot easier to just
write heavy songs than it is to sincerely express a message. A piano
has a way of really capturing a listener, and we find that it brings
out emotions better than a guitar." says Cheek. "We intentionally
sought to progress in how our record would sound this time. It's not a
complete departure from the last records' sound, but more an accent of
it, with a bit more depth of emotion."
"Working with Nevertheless was killer," shares album producer, Rob
Hawkins. "It's a great experience to work with a band that has such a
defined vision of what they want the album to be. We knew from the
start that we wanted to make an album that was honest and real; not
hiding behind studio tricks and ear candy. The guys stayed true to
that vision, and it was an honor to be a part of the process. I can't
wait to see where it takes them!"
Accepting that the band is young, yet strongly evolving, is the key
inspiration for the album title. Pearson explains. "We titled the
record In The Making... for two different reasons. First of all, we
believe that every single day we are still in the making of becoming
the kind of people that God wants us to be. This record is written
from personal experiences that we know many people deal with in their
everyday life. Every pain and trial, along with every good thing in
our lives, pushes us in that direction, and we hope the lyrics convey
that point. Second, Nevertheless, as a band, is still in the making of
becoming who we want to be. We are constantly learning who we are
musically, and as people. This album is a reflection of this point in
our lives."
"The goal for our music is to provide hope and inspire a desire to
experience God's glory," says Cheek. "I hope people can learn from our
songs that no matter what they are going through, and if they don't
know where to turn, just know that there is always hope through
Jesus."
Pearson adds, "I believe that we are called to write about both the
light that shines in the darkness, and about the darkness that does
not understand it. I believe that honesty always breaks down walls.
Healing begins when we are able to, first of all, be honest before
God. Secondly, be honest and vulnerable with one another. I hope that
our songs reflect this idea, and that, when people listen to
Nevertheless, they get a sense that God loves them, and wants to talk
to them."
The beauty, love and awe-inspiring mystery that faith in God brings,
even when it seems to make no sense at all, is where the
oft-asked-about band name originates. Luke, chapter 5, explains. "When
Jesus had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, 'Launch out into the
deep and let down your nets for a catch.' But Simon answered and said
to Him, 'Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing;
nevertheless at Your word, I will let down the net.' And when they had
done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was
breaking."
In the Making. comprises the following eleven tracks (sequence subject
to change): "Sleeping In," "It's True," "Cross My Heart," "It's No
Secret," "Rest," "I Needed This," "Longshot," "Augustine," "Topics,"
"When I'm Alone" and "Found My Way Back Again."
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