Artist: Strive

Album Name: Fire

Label:  GoDigital Records

Comments:  Strive has been touring all over the world and the song Smallest Things has been getting radio spins in 55 different countries.  With the piano-style of modern rock music becoming a growing trend in recent years, Strive’s latest album Fire has taken off quickly.  Singer/pianist Derick Thompson says this about wanting to reach the world “For us, it’s not a win to be successful only in the U.S. We’d like to see ourselves successful in places like Brazil and New Zealand and Uganda.” Strive is being described as a mix of U2 and Switchfoot but yet add in some sounds Billy Joel and Bruce Hornsby.   It's not your typical release these days and I think it’s always good to try something different so I would suggest giving them a listen.

Notes:  Similar to The Fray and U2, Strive is fresh and gives you some great lyrics along with awesome vocals.

Style: Piano/Pop

Songs (with song rating):

1.     Fire (8.5 of 10)

2.     Good (9 of 10)

3.     Leave With Me (7.5 of 10)

4.     Better Way (7 of 10)

5.     Silent Like A Secret (9 of 10)

6.     Away From Here (9. of 10)

7.     Bells Toll (7.5 of 10)

8.     Just A Little More Time Now (9.5 of 10)

9.     On Our Way (7 of 10)

10.  Smallest Things (8.5 of 10)

Favorite Song:  Just A Little More Time Now

Overall:    8.3 (Average of song score)