The newest signing on Wind-up Records, which is also home to 12 Stones, Creed, and Evanescence, is the powerhouse rock quartet from Florida known as Big Dismal. While lead singer Eric Durrance's throaty vocals will no doubt conjur up comparisons to Scott Stapp (Creed) or Jason Wade (Lifehouse), Big Dismal offers plenty of truly original material. All 10 songs on this debut are incredibly strong - there is not a bummer in the bunch. And whereas labelmates Creed and Evanescence have distanced themselves from the Christian market by specifically requesting to not be referred to as a 'Christian' band, Big Dismal unashamedly claims the title. Their music is unmistakably faith-based, and the band makes no compromises.
Believe is one of the best rock records of the year, in a year that is seeing some great new rock bands hit the scene. Don't miss a chance to pick up this record that will definitely not disappoint!
Sean von Tagen
