CD Review of...
Given
From the Wreckage that Was
By Sharon Chapman
From the wreckage that was is the first full-length album by Given, a Kentucky based rock group featuring soulful harmonies and guitar-based orchestration. Given’s collective cool of Casey Hutchins’ lead vocals along with background vocals by Clint Trevathan and Nathanael Bazzell provide a soothing sound that belies the complexity and the angst behind the music. Bass guitarist Darren Hobbs and drummer Jeremy Fox complete this five-piece group.
The title of this 11-song CD was inspired by Fox’s survival of a near fatal car crash. from the wreckage that was is an album about dealing with the worst that life can offer you and coming out on the other side stronger than when you started. Despite the seemingly laid back style of this group, Given provides the audience with a passionate and poignant listening experience.
To sample Given’s music or to order from the wreckage that was, visit www.givenband.com.