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| Absolutepunk |
 “I write music about life. God, relationships and love are all things I’m passionate about and am deeply invested in. If I go through it, it comes out in my music.” Sure enough, Jon Lewis stays true to his own words on Hyland’s debut record, Weights and Measures. The perfect fit for Tooth & Nail records, Hyland’s sound is a mix of the aggression and soaring hooks of Anberlin and Ivoryline. Picked up by Aaron Sprinkle himself, these guys have delivered one of the most buoyant, upbeat records of the year, as each hook soars. Now that Anberlin have moved on from T&N, perhaps Hyland can fill the void along with acts such as Ivoryline and The Almost. The opening “whoa-whoa” of “Jumping The Gun” begins Weights and Measures, setting the tone for the fast-paced ride. The opener cements the aforementioned words of Lewis as he exercises his uplifting vocals through religious lyrics. Co-written with and featuring Anberlin’s own Stephen Christian, “The One That Got Away” has Anberlin written all over it, making it sure to become a fan favorite. On the other hand, “This Distance” and the intricate “Crying Out” mellow provide a calming change to the record, demonstrating a softer side to Hyland, as an acoustic guitar takes the lead. The blistering “Fireworks” is as high-voltage as it gets here, with thick palm mutes paving the path behind the singing of “and still we say in God we trust / set our hearts to self-combust” on this socially conscious endeavor. Choir vocals enlighten the end of the cheery “Heart To Life,” arguably one of the most optimistic tracks on the record. A religious number at its finest, the final “Never” could be played on nearly any Christian rock radio station. Similarly, “Downhill” parallels “Never,” for the track proves to be one of the most diverse numbers on the record, another different view of Hyland, with the vocal range of Lewis shining....full text |
| Newreleasetuesday |
| In the same city where Bob Dylan, Prince and even those scrappy garage rockers The Replacements all got their start, another standout rock ’n’ roll act, Hyland, has been quickly making a name for itself in Minneapolis and beyond. Comprised of frontman Jon Lewis, guitarist Mitch Hansen, keyboardist Ben Early and drummer Steve Weigel, Hyland serves up eclectic anthems reminiscent of Foo Fighters, Jimmy Eat World and Anberlin. But instead of the same tired sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll routine, Hyland’s songs were born out of the real-life joys and struggles on the journey of faith....full text |
| Thechristianmanifesto |
| In the same city where Bob Dylan, Prince and even those scrappy garage rockers The Replacements all got their start, another standout rock ’n’ roll act, Hyland, has been quickly making a name for itself in Minneapolis and beyond. Armed with a veritable arsenal of inventive hooks and inspired melodies, a relatable, everyman take on everything from God to girls and the tireless work ethic Midwesterners are known for, Hyland is about to make its mark on an even grander scale with Weights & Measures, the band’s first full-length release on May 3rd (Tooth & Nail Records). Comprised of frontman Jon Lewis, guitarist Mitch Hansen, keyboardist Ben Early and drummer Steve Weigel, Hyland serves up eclectic anthems reminiscent of Foo Fighters, Jimmy Eat World and Anberlin. But instead of the same tired sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll routine, Hyland’s songs were born out of the real-life joys and struggles on the journey of faith. “I’ve been a Christian for almost all my life, and I still can’t wrap my head around God’s unchanging grace,” Jon shares. “So to make up for my lack of understanding, I write songs to help basically explain it to myself.” Exploring faith, hope and love through the lens of their art, there’s ultimately something for everyone when listening to Weight & Measures. And whether you’re someone who’s entranced with innovative melodies and chord progressions or prefer clever turns of phrase in the lyrics, there’s plenty to love about Hyland....full text |
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