Silent Drive - Love I Worth It

In every genre, there is a certain sound that is considered the average. The one that a majority of bands sound like and the consensus radio hits seem to follow. For a long time in rap it was the Ja Rule/DMX growling style; in country it’s the Toby Keith pop country formula; and in alternative rock it is the nu metal sounds of bands like Seether, Papa Roach, Limp Bizkit, and all the one hit wonders of the early 21st century. While not always a bad sign, it is not always a complement when a band is put in this group and labeled a “cookie cutter wonder.” Silent Drive is one of those bands that happens to fall into said group, but with a little effort they manage to keep their head above the water and give their album some worth. Love Is Worth It showed some promise when I first opened it up. The packaging was different and colorful, covered in murals of art and visuals that lead you to believe the album's music would mirror its cover and be filled with epic dreamscapes of rock, but unfortunately it isn’t quite that unique. The problem simply lies in that most of the tracks are basically of the same size and shape and sound. “American Classic,” “Banana Rejections,” and “Rooftops” are all about the same tempo, and while nice in their highlights, they are mediocre and average. “Davey Crockett” is the first real standout of the disc, slowing the album down and building to an epic chorus, really showcasing the lead singer’s often-impressive ability to wail. The latter part of the album is peppered with a few nice moments, such as “Our Lady of The Worthless Miracle,” but in the end it doesn’t differ too much from the beginning. There really isn’t anything explicitly wrong with the disc other than the fact it simply fails to jump up and make you take notice or bring anything new to the table. For fans of the genre, it might be a nice ride, but for others it will just be a forgettable album with a few brief highlights. [www.silentdrive.net]