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Genre: Rock
Release Date: 02/26/2002

Underoath stands at the heavy metal crossroads on Changing of the Times, a hardcore album that parallels classic arena rock. Though vocalist Dallas Taylor spits out dark lyrics of doom and gloom ("The romance has been dead for years/But I've been afraid to dig the grave" from "When the Sun Sleeps") with a screeching, screaming delivery, keyboardist Christopher Dudley's orchestral textures soften the blow with anthemic melodies and intriguing counterpoint. Dueling guitarists Tim McTague and Octavio Fernandez forsake solos for static rhythmic patterns, arpeggios, and linear melodies as drummer Aaron Gillespie affords lush multi-tracked backing vocals that cushion Taylor's histrionic tales of mayhem and distress with fond harmonies. "A Message for Adrienne" unearths a deep-rooted punk affinity via spoken word snippets that sound as if Johnny Rotten wandered into the studio. The title track, like many of the cuts, bemoans the loss of a relationship with manic angst. If Taylor ever opts to sing in full voice, Underoath has the ability to emerge from the underground with modern rock hitmaking potential. This collection is for hardcore genre fans only and is not necessarily a bad choice.

~Tom Semioli, All Music Guide

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Alan Douches - Mastering
Underoath - Main Performer
Underoath - Art Direction
Tim McTague - Group Member
Octavio Fernandez - Group Member
Dallas Taylor - Group Member
Aaron Gillespie - Group Member
Christopher Dudley - Group Member
Dean Dydek - Assistant Engineer
James Paul Wisner - Bass
James Paul Wisner - Guitar
James Paul Wisner - Producer
James Paul Wisner - Engineer
James Paul Wisner - String Arrangements
James Paul Wisner - Mixing

Release Date: 02/26/2002
Genre: rock