Soulsavers Album Review: It's Not How Far You Fall, It's the Way You Land

On Oct.16, 2007, the UK's Soulsavers followed up their 2003 release, Tough Guys Don't Dance, with It's Not How Far You Fall, It's the Way You Land in the U.S.

U.S. singer songwriter Mark Lanegan-Queens of the Stone Age, Screaming Trees, The Gutter Twins- sings on eight of the tracks on the album, contributing a deep, raspy voice reminiscent of Johnny Cash.

The name of the band definitely gives hints at subject matter. All throughout the album, the majority of songs have some sort of blatant spiritual tones mixed throughout the lyrics.

The music on this album is influenced predominately by country rock/folk and soul. There's even back-up singers that sound like they came directly from gospel choir practice. The album also has a little hip hopish twist to it, mainly through rhythms.

I know it seems like the album is a strange sort of mix. But rest assured, it works.

If you are still unsure, be at peace knowing that they like the Rolling Stones. Because the last track is a remake of the Stones' "No Expectations."

It's definitely a laid back kind of album. I dig it.