Needtobreathe Hits "The Reckoning" on a High Note

Many great bands begin their careers and get noticed after some time, but it takes a while to reach the masses or for the music to reach a different audience. Needtobreathe, an established Christian rock band, is one example. The band has been touring with Taylor Swift on the Speak Now tour and is one of the opening acts. With this opportunity, the band is able to reach a larger audience that may not have discovered their music until now. They recently came out with their fourth album on September 19, 2011, and it has already reached #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Christian chart. Some singles that caught my interest are "Drive All Night," "Slumber," and "The Reckoning," which is also the album's name. There is an evident Christian influence found throughout the songs that makes the album upbeat yet reflective. The band also has bluegrass and folk influences and combines them with a classic rock sound. The songs are perfect "any day songs" that can be listened to for whatever mood you may be in. Their lyrics are heartfelt and provide real messages to listeners. I think that by opening for Swift, Needtobreathe is establishing themselves as a qualified band that deserves more recognition. All in all, if you haven't listened to their songs, you should visit the Needtobreathe Website to hear and find out more about them. The band is also playing 'secret shows' that are announced via Twitter at various cities along the Speak Now tour.