Also, the drummer, on certain songs, can get really complex. Sometimes it sounds like he's using a double-kick (but I don't think he does), and it gives the songs a nice beat that sounds really good and interesting. The bass, however, is probably the least impressive, since he just mostly follows what the guitar is doing. He does have some interesting lines, though, in the beginning of some songs where the guitar isn't being played, so the bassist still shares some of the spotlight on this album.

The lyrics on this album seem to have a religious 'feel' to them, but not so much that it would make TFK sound preachy. The lyrics have a positive and uplifting message, while still keeping the songs upbeat, catchy, and fun to listen to.

Some things that kind of bothered me, though, is that some of the songs sound a bit too similar. You could switch the vocal tracks around with different songs and it would sound good, but too similar. This album would have been fantastic if TFK would have made some of the songs sound more distinct and different from each other, but they still do a good job overall. This album is still a very good listen and would be enjoyable for Christians and nonChristians alike.


tfk rawks....J. Fischer   September 9, 2005
fish (ND)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

As most people have probably never heard ot his band Thousand Foot Krutch, I view them as one of the best bands I've ever heard. Their album entitled Phenomenon is just what their music sounds like. Being a Christian rock band in the world today, they are not viewed on the popular places of Tv such as MTV or VH1.
However, that has not stopped one famous song from being heard by many people on this album entitled "Rawkfist". It has been heard by religous people, everyday listeners and could probably be used at a party for drinking music. the sound of this song "Rawkfist" is explosive and gives you the same feeling when you're in the middle of a mosh-pit.
Other songs such as "This is a Call" or "Ordinary" display their views upon life and are not quite as heavy as "Rawkfist". These two have more of a mellow-rock sound but still nothing to try to fall asleep to.
Being a religoius groud, they include messages in their music instead of your death matel yelling and screaming band of how they hate life and are all doped up on drugs. They write songs about living for God and growing up as a Christian. They explain siutations of teenagers and some of the outcomes they choose when they're faced with hard choices in life.
On this album, Phenomenon, their music ranges from hard rock, to light guitar and drums to some screaming. Songs such as "Bounce" and "I Climb", have some of your typical screaming, but in a controlling state, which acually sounds decent. Even then, however, when they're yelling, Thousand Foot Krutch is still trying to send a message, but in a more powerful state of singing perhaps to get the point across a little heavier.
Being viewed as a Christian rock band does not give anyone the right to view them as your stereotypical alleluia, praise the lord type of gospel music. It's not gospel and they are not trying to convert people. They play rock music and most of their songs are about life choices in which most teenagers can relate to and therefore listen to them. I give them a 5 star rating on lyrics, music and performance. These guys are good.



Phenominal   March 25, 2005
Brent (Plano TX)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

Thousand Foot Krutch is one of the best christian rock bands out there. Here is a synopsis on a few of the songs on the album:

1. Phenomenon - This song is a technical miracle, with everything from subtle palm muted guitsr, to a hard hitting chorus. Great song.

4. This is a Call - A beautiful and touching song that really hits home to real people. Lyrically brilliant and musically moving.

5. Rawkfist - A pump up kick you in the face rap rock song. All there is to it.

Thats it. Buy it now.


PERFECT SECOND ALBUM   November 25, 2004
Runnrwood (VIRGINIA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful

THIS CD IS BETTER THAN GREAT I COULD LISTEN TO THIS CD SEVERAL TIMES OVER WITHOUT SKIPPING A TRACK AND THIS CD IS REALLY DIVERSE THERE ARE TRACKS WITH RAPPING SUCH AS "RAWKFIST" AND "ORDINARY" THERE ARE TRUE METAL SONGS "BREAK THE SILENCE" AND "QUICKEN" THIS CD ALSO HAS A SLOWER SONG "THIS IS A CALL" THE CD IS DEFINITELY HAS A POSITIVE MESSAGE(LISTEN TO "FAITH LOVE HAPPINESS")


1 PHENOMENON 8/10
2 STEP TO ME 9/10
3 LAST WORDS 9/10
4 THIS IS A CALL 8.5/10
5 RAWKFIST 12/10
6 FAITH LOVE HAPPINESS 8/10
7 I CLIMB 7.9/10
8 QUICKEN 10/10
9 NEW DESIGN 8/10
10 BOUNCE 10/10
11 ORDINARY 10/10
12 BREAK THE SILENCE 11/10

BUY THIS CD


Phenomenom is Phenomenal   June 23, 2005
T. Hamilton (Germany)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

As a lover of all music and all different genres, this is my favorite album to date. I received this album as a gift for Christmas and have listened to it, probably over 200 times. I usually listen to it once a day while I work-out. If you like hard rock/alternative/nu-metal do yourself a favor and get this c.d. I am just very impressed and am cannot wait for the "Art of Breaking" album to come out July 19th. People might be thrown off because they are a christian band, but just listen to a few songs and you are totally jacked up and up-beat. Funny how music can do that to you.

If I could give this more stars I would, its just a wonderful gift of music.