![]() Throughout Switchfoot’s nearly two decades of existence, his love for subjects ranging from surfing to philosophy has been echoed in his songwriting, though if you’re looking for more varied subject matter, you’re probably best off mining Switchfoot’s early catalogue, in which intentionally goofy songs that were just there for laughs sat comfortably next to deeper, more philosophical and/or faith-affirming songs, and the odd woe-is-me relationship song just to change things up. He’s one of those guys who seems articulate, compassionate, and genuinely funny in his written musings, and he’s just about one of the friendliest guys working in the music business today, sometimes going so far as to give impromptu acoustic performances out on the street for fans who couldn’t get into a sold out show. Jon Foreman, the lead singer and primary songwriter for Switchfoot, is one of those guys who I’d love to have a chat with over lunch or coffee one of these days, just to have an hour or two to pick his brain. They’re playing cultural catch-up here, and at times it’s enjoyable, but more often than not it’s generic, if not downright embarrassing. In Brief: Disappointingly predictable, for an album that’s supposed to be the soundtrack to its accompanying film and that evidently changed up Switchfoot’s usual recording process. ![]()
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