Ignite EP by Eyes of Eli

Second release from Lynchburg, Va based metal / hardcore band to follow up their debut self titled release. Powerful and melodic record with very diverse sound and inspirational lyrics.

Indie Vision Music review of 'Ignite':

"Ignite is just as heavy lyrically and theologically as it is musically. From the opening choruses of “Rise Up” through the proud proclamation that “My God is a Lion” and through the ending chords of the melodic powerhouse “Rekindle” the band brings a passion and power above the cut. At just five tracks, Ignite may only be a taste, but it is enough of a taste to allow me to confidently state that Eyes of Eli are currently sitting alongside Saving Grace and For Today as having released some of the best hard music of the new year.

Musicianship: As I said two years ago, Eyes of Eli are a skillful band. With Ignite the band has smoothed off some rough edges and upped the production values considerably on what was already a pretty solid sound. Each track has its own distinctions while still having a harmonious feel that plays into the whole. The drumming is engaging, the guitars are powerful and varied, and the vocals are great no matter if they are clean and melodic or harsh and guttural.

Lyrics/Spiritual Content: Eyes of Eli bring an experience that is just as fleshed out (or even more so) theologically as it is musically. Though some of the lyrics are standard for the genre, it is their execution and nuance that really sets them apart. With each track you can hear a passion for God’s truth set against an evangelistic urge.

Lasting Value: I mean it when I say this may be one of the best heavy albums of the year so far. Although we are barely two months in to 2014, I would be shocked if this wasn’t on my top ten list at the end of the year.

Overall: Eyes of Eli have come back better than ever. Ignite is more robust, heavier, more distinct, and has better production than their already pretty impressive debut album. Although the EP is just five tracks, each song shines in its own way and yet feeds into the whole in a way that many EPs fail to do. “My God is a Lion” is a hallmark song that stands out and should rightly garner the band some well-deserved attention, but there is not a single “lesser” track to be found on the album. Eyes of Eli has come out swinging with their sophomore effort. Whatever time it takes for the boys to get a full length album out to follow this is simply too long to wait."

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http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2014/02/09/eyes-of-eli-ignite-ep/

Tracklist

1.	Rise Up
2.	Voices	4:20

3.	My God is a Lion	4:23

4.	Return to Sender	4:44

5.	Rekindle	4:46

Credits

released February 11, 2014

Recorded and produced by Dan Uphoff at Full Circle Recording in Chester, Va. Mastered by Jamie King at The Basement Recording in Winston Salem, NC.

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