Review
Strap in because "The Moon Is Down" is not just Further Seems Forever’s debut shoot into the music galaxy; it’s a celestial event. Released in 2001 by Tooth & Nail Records, this album merges the angst of emo with the resilience of Christian rock, all laced with indie vibes that can tug at even the staunchest heartstrings. From the get-go, the title track “The Moon Is Down” blasts off with vocal rockets and lyrical meteors about divine strength in rough patches—seriously, it’s like a prayer with an electric guitar.
Moving through the album, each track explores the emotional expanse of longing and the gravity of separation, notably in the tear-jerkers “Snowbirds and Townies” and “Pictures of Shorelines.” Crafted under the watchful production eye of James Paul Wisner and recorded in places mysteriously dubbed Wisner Productions and The Dungeon, the band’s lineup, including the emo-poet Chris Carrabba, ensures each song is a finely tuned journey through space and sentiment. Critics and Christian rock enthusiasts alike have lauded the album, tossing around compliments like confetti at a rock concert, celebrating its unique place in their hearts and record collections. "The Moon Is Down" turns the emo and Christian rock orbits into a dance you didn’t know needed attending, but you won’t soon forget. - Leo
