Old Man Shattered
"The End of the Matter" 2006
CD Review by The Indie Rock Show
Sonia V.
www.theindierockshow.com


My first thought upon popping in this amazing new CD by Old Man Shattered entitled "The End of the Matter", was that this band has got some major energy and they're the kind of band you've got to see live. The music rocks! It’s the kind of stuff that makes you say "this is indie?" and even more-so, "this is Christian?" While most bands are still trying on several different versions of their musical style and giving a disjointed Jeckle & Hyde impression to their identity, it's immediately apparent that Old Man Shattered has got their own style and has got it down pat. They stick with it on every song on the CD. They definitely know who they are musically. With high energy songs that make people stand up and take notice, OMS fits into the same musical vein as bands like Alterbridge and Switchfoot but with a harder Foo Fighter's edge. The instrumentation and vocal prowess of this band are one of the most impressive out there.

Amid the high octane songs are also some rockin' power ballads that make you want to flick your bic and lift it up 80's style in a sea of lights. Among the strong presentation of original songs, standouts are their Indie Rock Show hit "Crash and Burn" on which OMS gives an impressively great performance with this well crafted rocker. It's the kind of performance that captivates the listener and never loses your attention through every creative turn of the song.

And although the underlying theme and message of Old Man Shattered is that of a spiritual nature, it's subtle and not extremely trite as I find most Christian rock bands can be for the most part. OMS will hook you with the music that makes you want to listen to it over and over again and in that experience, you come to know the heart of this band is genuine and passionate about what they believe and the music they play to communicate that message. Overall, Old Man Shattered is on my list of "MUST HEAR INDIES" and one of the best kept secrets in great indie music.

For more on OMS, check them out at http://www.oldmanshattered.com