Biografia
The Christian hardcore scene has been a bit bland recently. Not because of lacking new releases—both Project 86 and P.O.D.’s latest follow-ups are great albums—but because of a lack of lesser known bands to break forth on the scene with debuts. Thankfully 3rd Root decided to step up and do something about it.
Their debut CD, A Sign of Things to Come, may not be the best thing since Project 86’s self-titled debut, but it is, indeed, a pleasant sign of things to come.
Self-described as “a rhythmically-based rock band that loves God,” their new LP bears the fruits of Rage Against the Machine, Tool’s Undertow, and Machine Head. A Sign of Things to Come is mediocre in its sound production, some instruments sounding rather tinny at times, but it’s another good tally on the Christian metal scene’s wall. The ingredients of guitar (Andres Torres), drums (Danny Barragan), bass (Chris Baumgardener), and vocals (Chili Fields) are impressive enough to hold validity from track to track for this California-based band. They’re another new addition to the Solid State Records team, joining the label with bands such as Zao, Living Sacrifice, Stretch Armstrong, Training for Utopia, and other powerhouses in the Christian hardcore scene.
Despite their profession of “For we sing a new song to the Lord/a new song/yes, a new song,” you won’t find anything altogether new on this album, even amongst the better tracks such as “Some People,” “Rise,” “My Soul,” and “Zion.” But it just might be enough to sustain Christian hardcore fans for the next ground breaking release (maybe Zao’s next album Alive is Dead scheduled for early 2001?).
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