SONG: "Modern Age"
ARTIST: Anberlin
ALBUM: "Vital"
YEAR: 2012
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Winter Haven, Florida
YEARS ACTIVE: 2002 - present
WHAT I THINK THE SONG IS ABOUT:
Lead vocalist of Anberlin, Stephen Christian, explained what the song "Modern Age" is about in an interview. Here's what he had to say, "This song is written for a dear friend who is too afraid to fall in love, they are so lonely but refuse to give their heart a chance. For all those who have been hurt just know that we all have, it doesn’t mean that you should lock yourself away in hopes of never getting hurt. You will be loved."
ANBERLIN DISCOGRAPHY (Full length albums only):
2003 - Blueprints For The Black Market (Tooth & Nail Records)
* did not chart on the Billboard 200
2005 - Never Take Friendship Personal (Tooth & Nail Records)
* peaked at #144 on the Billboard 200 on 2-19-05
2007 - Cities (Tooth & Nail Records)
* peaked at #19 on the Billboard 200 on 3-10-07
2007 - Lost Songs (Tooth & Nail Records)
* did not chart on the Billboard 200
2008 - New Surrender (Universal/Republic Records)
* peaked at #13 on the Billboard 200 on 10-18-08
2010 - Dark Is The Way, Light Is The Place (Universal/Republic Records)
* peaked at #9 on the Billboard 200 on 9-25-10
2012 - Vital (Universal/Republic Records)
* peaked at #16 on the Billboard 200 on 11-3-12
2014 - Lowborn (Tooth & Nail Records)
* peaked at #11 on the Billboard 200 on 8-9-14
2015 - Cities: Live In New York City (Tooth & Nail Records)
* did not chart on the Billboard 200
2015 - Never Take Friendship Personal: Live In New York City (Tooth & Nail Records)
* did not chart on the Billboard 200
MY THOUGHTS ON ANBERLIN:
Anberlin is a Florida band who got it's start back in 2002. Forming out of the ashes of a band called SaGoh 24/7, Anberlin changed their style up from a punk band to a more melodic, alternative rock type band. Quickly, they caught the ear of famous Christian punk/rock label Tooth & Nail who signed the band. Anberlin's debut album came out in 2003, called "Blueprints For The Black Market". The first single "Readyfuels" gave the band some buzz in alternative rock circles. Their sophomore effort, 2005's "Never Take Friendship Personal" featured two of the band's biggest hits, "Paperthin Hymn" and "A Day Late". After dropping 2007's "Cities" on Tooth & Nail, Anberlin inked a deal with major label Universal/Republic in 2008. The band dropped three top 20 albums on Universal/Republic, "New Surrender" (2008), "Dark Is The Way, Light Is A Place" (2010) and 2012's "Vital", which is probably the band's heaviest album to date. Anberlin moved back to Tooth & Nail after fulfilling their contract with Universal/Republic and dropped "Lowborn" in 2014. Unfortunately, the band decided to break up shortly after this album. Thankfully, it was announced in 2018 that Anberlin would get back together with what was supposed to be a one off concert supporting their friends in Underoath. However, Anberlin decided to get back on the road in 2019 and in 2020, announced they were working on a new studio album. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Anberlin began streaming live concerts for their fans in 2020 and 2021 so that they could at least get a taste of some live music without actually being in person and perhaps being put in harms way. At it's core, I look at Anberlin as a melodic rock/alternative rock band. Because of their association with Tooth & Nail Records, Anberlin is always considered a Christian band. The members of the band don't agree with that label but they aren't offended by it. They just look at their faith being a personal thing but their beliefs could be incorporated in their lyrics and song themes. I first heard of Anberlin when I heard their first single "Readyfuels". I really love the song "Change The World (Lost Ones)" from that same album though. That's the song that really turned me on to Anberlin. Anberlin is a really tight band. It was a bummer to see that they broke up in 2014 but knowing they are back together and possibly have a new record coming out soon is just really great news.
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TEN ANBERLIN SONGS YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT:
1. Change The World (Lost Ones)
2. A Day Late
3. Someone Anyone
4. Paperthin Hymn
5. Feel Good Drag
6. Readyfuels
7. The Unwinding Cable Car
8. Impossible
9. The Haunting
10. Stranger Ways
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