Schizophrenic Sounds Weigh Down Krutch

Canadian Christian rock act Thousand Foot Krutch tries too hard to squeeze too many styles into "The End Is Where We Begin". Sometimes, as is the case with "Be Somebody" it works out nicely. Trevor McNevan's vocals garner attention with authority. Here he explores the importance of finding one's true self. The energy level between bandmates never falters. On other occasions Trev's guitar work feels monotonous. "I Get Wicked" and "Courtesy Call" use pretty much the same chords. The only difference is the former goes all party dangerous with a sassiness copping Sugar Ray whereas the latter is clumsy in its quest to sound at the most imposing and at the least borderline fun. TFK is more convincing operating out of a rock format. "We Are" delivers with sandpaper grit. It takes grit to believe in your own talents despite unfavorable odds. Message and metal are compatible.TFK would be better served either jettisoning their cracks at bad-ass rap or lowering the cheesiness quotient. TFK has its heart in the right place. I believe spending less of that energy attempting to please too many factions of music lovers would serve them well in the future.