Five For Fighting Review

Thanks to the One2One Network I had the opportunity to review Five For Fighting's new album, Slice. I'm only slightly familiar with Five For Fighting, heard a few songs on the radio but would not call myself a fan by any means. Not that I don't like the songs I've heard, but it's just not my usual style of music and honestly probably something I'd never consider buying.

Info I received from One2One Network:

• In Feb 2007 John launched a charity driven website – whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com that raises money for various charities when users view video clips provided by visitors to the site.  Current views are over 3 million with approx. $300,000 donated!
• John is a dedicated supporter of US Troops, performing for US Forces at Guantanamo Bay, Hawaii, Guam & Japan on USO tours
• John created & produced “For the Troops”, a CD compilation of superstar recordings that is available for free to every active service person in US Armed Forces
• Along with numerous television licenses, John’s composed songs for “August Rush”, “The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants”, “We Were Soldiers”, “Chicken Little” & “Everyone’s Hero"
• John loves sports and writing (and not just great songs)! He penned a regular hockey column for SportsIllustrated.com from 2005-2007, and freelances for various publications.

Check out the some Five For Fighting videos on You Tube.

Album Tracklisting:
1. Slice
2. Note To The Unknown Soldier
3. Tuesday
4. Chances
5. This Dance
6. Above The Timberline
7. Transfer
8. Hope
9. Story Of Your Life
10. Love Can't Change The Weather
11. Augie Nieto

I received a digital download copy of Slice for review and while I must still admit it's not my favorite, I was pleasantly surprised. The music, though mellow and melodic is nice but they lyrics are what I really noticed. Singer/songwriter John Ondrasik's voice and lyrics made this a nice change from my usual style of music.

My favorite song on this album was the title track Slice.  This song references Don McLean's American Pie and really just made me smile.

There was a time a long, long time ago
Chevys and levees played on the radio
No cell phones, just 20, 000 lights
Swaying on a saturday night alright

Hey man sing me a song
When we were everyone
We were more than just a slice of American Pie

Slice was released on October 12 and is available for purchase on Amazon.com or if you're lucky you can catch Five For Fighting live.

30-Oct Chicago, IL Lakeshore

3-Nov Salt Lake City, UT The State Room

5-Nov Seattle, WA Crocodile

6-Nov Portland, OR Aladdin Theater

10-Nov San Francisco, CA Swedish American Hall

11-Nov Los Angeles, CA Largo at the Coronet

Much thanks to the One2One Network for this review opportunity.

The "I don't like fancy lingo" disclaimer:
I received a free item(s) in exchange for a review. These reviews are my opinion(s) and any compensation received did not sway me to say nice things about the product/company. What you read is what I think.