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The Early Years: 1997-2000 (CD)

By: Switchfoot (Artist)

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Switchfoot Artist Snapshot:

Switchfoot takes a gutsy approach to Christian rock, with post-grunge nods to punk and 1990s alt-rock, and introspective lyrics that neither oversimplify the mechanics of faith nor preach to the converted. This San Diego-based quartet (named after a surfing term) released their first album in 1997 to generally good reviews in CCM circles, and continued to grow musically with each release. Their 2003 major label debut, THE BEAUTIFUL LETDOWN, exposed them to a big secular audience, as emo fans embraced their vivid songcraft, ignored or accepted their gospel background, and supported their many live shows and subsequent recordings.

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DISC 1 for The Early Years: 1997-2000 (CD) Album By Switchfoot (Artist)
1   Bomb
2   Chem 6A
3   Underwater
4   Edge Of My Seat
5   Home
6   Might Have Ben Hur
7   Concrete Girl
8   Life And Love And Why
9   You
10   Ode To Chin
11   Don't Be There
 
DISC 2 for The Early Years: 1997-2000 (CD) Album By Switchfoot (Artist)
1   New Way To Be Human
2   Incomplete
3   Sooner Or Later (Soren's Song)
4   Company Car
5   Let That Be Enough
6   Something More (Augustine's Confession)
7   Only Hope
8   Amy's Song
9   I Turn Everything Over
10   Under The Floor
 
DISC 3 for The Early Years: 1997-2000 (CD) Album By Switchfoot (Artist)
1   I Dare You To Move
2   Learning To Breathe
3   You Already Take Me There
4   Love Is The Movement
5   Poparazzi
6   Innocence Again
7   Playing For Keeps
8   Loser, The
9   Economy Of Mercy, The
10   Erosion
11   Living Is Simple
 

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Title Note

3 albums on 3 CD's: THE LEGEND OF CHIN (1997) / NEW WAY TO BE HUMAN (1999) / LEARNING TO BREATHE (2000)

Switchfoot: Jonathan Foreman (vocals, guitar, trumpet, keyboards); Tim Foreman (keyboards, bass guitar, background vocals); Chad Butler (drums, percussion).

Recording information: 1997 - 2000.

San Diego rock outfit Switchfoot stepped up to the majors with 2003's THE BEAUTIFUL LETDOWN. But prior to their Columbia/RED debut the band released three albums of strong material on Christian rock producer Charlie Peacock's re:Think label. This generous three-disc box collects those albums under one cover, charting the evolution of Switchfoot's edgy, melodic alt-rock. Like many bands of their ilk, Switchfoot are inspired by grunge and pop-punk, with a heavy dose of emo in their introspective themes and lyrics.

Switchfoot's penchant for catchy hooks and smart song-craft is immediately apparent on THE LEGEND OF CHIN, the group's first effort. Despite its low-fidelity production, CHIN boasts glimmers of quirky power pop ("Underwater") and anthemic rock ("Life and Love and Why"). The band's sound and songwriting develop through NEW WAY TO BE HUMAN with the push-pull rhythms of "Company Car" and the sweeping balladry of "Only Hope," with heightened attention to instrumental interplay. By LEARNING TO BREATHE, Switchfoot had sacrificed some of their idiosyncrasies for a more focused, mainstream rock sound, evident in the title track, yet retained their pop sensibility on cuts like "Innocence Again." Overall, this box offers a sizable snapshot of a young band's promising first steps.

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